The average train between Zurich and Tarbes takes 19h 40m and the fastest train takes 14h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Tarbes. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Tarbes at 3:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 19h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Tarbes station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
Zurich to Tarbes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Tarbes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Tarbes station.
Book your Zurich to Tarbes train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Zurich and Tarbes is 806.1 km. The road distance is 1,443 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Tarbes via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 1m.