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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £473.
Distance: 267 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £132 Average Price | £473 Average Price | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Tarbes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Tarbes:
A coach is £99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Tarbes costing on average £132.
A coach is £439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Tarbes costing on average £473.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 58m.
Coach takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 7h 40m versus 5h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Tarbes from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Tarbes is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Tarbes are Lourdes, Pau, Toulouse and Bayonne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tarbes on Omio.
Lourdes is best known as a major Catholic pilgrimage town, centred on the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. Set against the Pyrenees, it combines a small-town feel with a distinctly international atmosphere.
Pau is known for its Pyrenean views, the Château de Pau and an elegant Belle Époque character. With gardens, café terraces and strong Béarnais identity, it feels relaxed yet refined.
Toulouse is known for its rose-coloured brick streets, easy-going southern atmosphere and major role in aerospace. Set on the Garonne, it mixes historic churches and lively squares with student energy and Occitan character.
Bayonne is a historic city in the French Basque Country with a lively old town and a strong regional identity. It is known for Sainte-Marie Cathedral, traditional chocolate-making and the culinary fame of jambon de Bayonne.
Travel to Tarbes 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 Barcelona to Tarbes.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Tarbes:
A coach is £99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Tarbes costing on average £132.
A coach is £439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Tarbes costing on average £473.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 58m.
Coach takes on average 8h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Tarbes as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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