1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 37 m
Trains on 18 Sept
14
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 14 trains from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
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872713
14141
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872735Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 119 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Tarbes station take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 4m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 43m by train vs 1h 46m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£22 vs £32). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
872731 | 6:31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h45 | 8:16 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872733 | 7:33 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h45 | 9:18 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872701 | 8:31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h48 | 10:19 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
14141 | 9:34 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h31 | 11:05 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872703 | 10:16 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h48 | 12:04 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
14143 | 11:34 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h31 | 13:05 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872705 | 12:31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h49 | 14:20 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872707 | 14:31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h45 | 16:16 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872735 | 15:31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h45 | 17:16 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872737 | 17:35 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h44 | 19:19 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872711 | 18:31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h45 | 20:16 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872739 | 19:31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h48 | 21:19 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
872713 | 20:31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1h48 | 22:19 Tarbes station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £0.90 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £0.90 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:31 |
Last train 19:42 |
Cheapest Month May |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Compare SNCF | Intercités classes and the amenities included in each one.


Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarbes station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau to Tarbes station trains use the Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbes station pair. Use this guide to compare Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and Tarbes station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Toulouse Matabiau is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse Matabiau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Canteen & Bowl, PAUL, Starbucks, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are the ATM is located in the connecting corridor between Hall 1 and Hall 2 opposite Relay.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40, Sat: 08:15 - 18:40, Sun: 09:35 - 19:40. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is service provided by Grand Hôtel d'Orléans, located opposite the station. Fixed pricing per piece of baggage: small baggage: €5.50, medium baggage: €7.50, large baggage: €9.50.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse Matabiau: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Disabled Passenger Assistance Service (PSH / PMR). Access Train liO can be reached at +33 0800313131.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mermoz, Best Western Hotel Innes by HappyCulture, Appart Hotel Clement Ader.
Tarbes is 1 km from Tarbes city centre. Public transport options include:
Tarbes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Patati, L'Aragon
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tarbes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tarbes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tarbes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tarbes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarbes: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Le Rex Hotel, ibis Tarbes Odos, Hôtel Foch.