The average train between Lyon and Tarbes takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Tarbes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and Tarbes. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Tarbes at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

8h 30m • 1 change
5h 55m • 1 changeArrives next day

14h 6m • 1 change
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5h 55m • 1 changeArrives next day

14h 6m • 1 change
8h 30m • 1 change
5h 55m • 1 changeArrives next day

15h 7m • 1 change
6h 25m • 1 change
6h 8m • 1 changeArrives next day

13h 39m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Tarbes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Tarbes station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
Lyon to Tarbes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Tarbes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Tarbes station.
Book your Lyon to Tarbes train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Tarbes is 470.7 km. The road distance is 716 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tarbes via Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h.