The cheapest and fastest coaches from Pau to Tarbes
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
16 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Pau to Tarbes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Tarbes will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
Of the 6 buses that leave Pau for Tarbes every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 30 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 and coach for Pau to Tarbes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £1.
Distance: 37 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Pau to Tarbes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 08:40 Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 0h35 | 09:15 Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pau to Tarbes
Buses from Pau to Tarbes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £1 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:43, the last at 22:06. The fastest coach covers the 37 km distance in 35m.
Distance 37 km |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 00:43 |
Last bus 22:06 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, liO Occitanie - Hautes-Pyrénées from Pau to TarbesYou can travel by bus between Pau to Tarbes with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, liO Occitanie - Hautes-Pyrénées for as low as £1. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Pau to Tarbes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pau 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.

When departing from Pau, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc), Pau, Lycée St John Perse and Pau, Avenue de l'Université. When arriving in Tarbes, you can end your trip in coach stations like Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. D'Altenkirchen, Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont and Tarbes, Rue Jacques Duclos (SPOTICAR).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. D'Altenkirchen, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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