There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Tarbes by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
5h 20m€26–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Tarbestrain Intercités / ...
6h 7m€48–88Drive 292.2 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Tarbescar 292.2 km
2h 49m€47–67Bus via Bayonne
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 45m€26–48Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Tarbestrain Intercités / ...
7h 2m€37–83Train via Bayonne
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to Tarbestrain Intercités / ...
7h 16m€41–80
Bilbao to Tarbes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Tarbes is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Tarbes is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Tarbes via Pau - Technopôle Héliparc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Tarbes via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Bilbao and Tarbes is 304 km. The road distance is 292.2 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Tarbes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Bilbao to Tarbes, including transfers.
Bilbao to Tarbes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Tarbes train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Tarbes is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Tarbes, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Pau 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Tarbes via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 7h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bayonne to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Tarbes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pau station.
Bilbao to Tarbes train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Tarbes is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Bilbao to Tarbes.
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