How to travel from Tarbes to Pau

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Compare bus and train for Tarbes to Pau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarbes to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 22 miles (37 km)

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€12

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€5

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Cheapest

€11

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1h 16m

Average total duration

46m

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30m

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1h 14m

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44m

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42m

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TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Tarbes to Pau is a bus with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Tarbes to Pau:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarbes to Pau costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Tarbes to Pau is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Tarbes and Pau including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Tarbes to Pau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.58. The journey takes 46m versus 42m 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.

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from Tarbes to Pau

How to get from Tarbes to Pau by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Tarbes to Pau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872731
    8:18 AM0h44
    Tarbes station
    9:02 AMPau station
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872731
    8:18 AM0h44
    Tarbes station
    9:02 AMPau station
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | Intercités14141
    11:08 AM0h43
    Tarbes station
    11:51 AMPau station
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8584
    4:32 PM0h49
    Tarbes station
    5:21 PMPau station
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8560
    6:27 AM0h50
    Tarbes station
    7:17 AMPau station
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités14155
    6:08 PM0h43
    Tarbes station
    6:51 PMPau station
    101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Tarbes to Pau

Travel to Pau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tarbes to Pau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Tarbes and Pau including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Tarbes to Pau is a bus with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Tarbes to Pau:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarbes to Pau costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Tarbes to Pau is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 16m.

The distance from Tarbes to Pau is approximately 22 miles (37 km).
The average frequency per day from Tarbes to Pau is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarbes and Pau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarbes to Pau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Tarbes station and arrive in Pau station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen and arrive in Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tarbes to Pau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Pau by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Pau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarbes to Pau with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from Tarbes to Pau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lyon, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Pau, France, and its main attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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