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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tarbes to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarbes to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $654.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $654 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Tarbes to Bordeaux
Compare the available ways to get from Tarbes to Bordeaux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarbes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarbes to Bordeaux costing on average $60.
A bus is $618 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarbes to Bordeaux costing on average $654.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Tarbes to Bordeaux
How to get from Tarbes to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarbes to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:35 PM 3h30 Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen 12:05 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:35 PM 3h30 Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen 12:05 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
85844:33 PM 3h03 Tarbes station 7:36 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
14148 · 47644:57 PM 4h54 Tarbes station 9:51 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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47526:45 AM 5h09 Tarbes station 11:54 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
D52 (867209)11:55 AM 3h12 Tarbes station 3:07 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
8718 · 510278:05 PM 9h35 Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont 5:40 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7493 · AF74402:35 PM 5h05 Pau Pyrenees Airport 7:40 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $900 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7493 · AF74422:35 PM 8h10 Pau Pyrenees Airport 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $900 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7491 · AF744011:05 AM 8h35 Pau Pyrenees Airport 7:40 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $900 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarbes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarbes to Bordeaux costing on average $60.
A bus is $618 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarbes to Bordeaux costing on average $654.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarbes and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pau Pyrenees Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Tarbes station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with Air France, Amelia to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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