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Musée Massey
Main fine arts museum of Tarbes, set in the Massey gardens, with paintings, decorative arts and engaging temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 25 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 25 Sept
£65
Fastest journey on 25 Sept
10 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 25 Sept
11 h 59 m
Buses on 25 Sept
8
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 £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
To travel from Madrid to Tarbes you need to make at least one change.
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8718The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Tarbes coaches for today, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h45 | 2:40 Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen | 1 change | |
3187 · 8717 | 20:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h45 | 9:15 Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h35 | 10:25 Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h05 | 12:40 Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h41 | 12:40 Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen | 1 change |
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Buses from Madrid to Tarbes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 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 8h 25m.
Distance 443 km |
Average bus duration 10h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Tarbes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarbes trip today.
Main fine arts museum of Tarbes, set in the Massey gardens, with paintings, decorative arts and engaging temporary exhibitions.
Museum devoted to hussars, uniforms and military history, offering a distinctive collection within the Musée Massey complex.
Contemporary art centre in a former convent, showing changing exhibitions in an atmospheric historic setting near the centre.
Tarbes’ signature public garden with lawns, rare trees, sculptures and peacocks, ideal for a relaxed walk near the museums.
Large central square framed by shops and historic buildings, often used for events and a practical starting point for exploring Tarbes.
Main pedestrian shopping street with lively city-centre atmosphere, linking several squares and everyday landmarks in Tarbes.
Slow-cooked white haricot beans with confit duck, pork and sausage. A hearty Gascon classic eaten across Bigorre and the south-west.
Large white beans traditionally stewed with duck or pork. The Tarbais bean is prized locally for its thin skin and creamy texture.
Rustic cabbage soup from Bigorre, usually enriched with confit, ham or pork. A traditional mountain dish for cold weather.
Established Tarbes restaurant serving refined regional French cooking with seasonal produce in an intimate, classic setting.
Traditional brasserie near the station, known for south-western classics, duck dishes and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Casual local address for generous south-western fare, grills and traditional plates in a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere.
Tarbes is cheaper than larger French tourist cities, with lower hotel and dining prices and modest local transport costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport -> Gare SNCF de Tarbes
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.

Most Madrid to Tarbes buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen station pair, with some services arriving at Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Tarbes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen is 1 km from Tarbes city centre. Public transport options include:
Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen. ATMs are available at Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen.
Ticket office support is available at Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen.
Available at Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen: Limited accessibility features.
Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont is 3 km from Tarbes city centre. Public transport options include:
Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont: Taxis.
Tarbes, Gare SNCF is 1 km from Tarbes city centre. Public transport options include:
Tarbes, Gare SNCF has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tarbes, Gare SNCF. ATMs are available at Tarbes, Gare SNCF.
Ticket office support is available at Tarbes, Gare SNCF.
Available at Tarbes, Gare SNCF: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarbes, Gare SNCF: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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