The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Tarbes
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
12 h 55 m
Average duration
17 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Tarbes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Tarbes will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 3 buses that leave Madrid for Tarbes every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 443 km distance in an average of 17 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Tarbes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 10h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £125.
Distance: 443 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£56 Average Price Cheapest | £266 Average Price | £84 Average Price |
10h 46m Average total duration Fastest 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 47m Average total duration 19h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid to Tarbes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Tarbes coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ 8718 | 08:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 11h00 | 19:00 Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont | 1 change | |
Normal+ 8718 | 08:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h45 | 19:00 Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 27h15 | 11:40 Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h35 | 09:25 Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Tarbes
Buses from Madrid to Tarbes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 443 km distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 443 km |
Average bus duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa from Madrid to TarbesYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Tarbes with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Tarbes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Tarbes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarbes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Tarbes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- Bus: 1, 3, 5 Train: TER
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