There are 6 ways to get from Pamplona to Tarbes by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
best- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbesbus
5h 31m€20–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 6m€19–34Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Tarbestrain Intercités / ...
6h 7m€43–76Drive 208.8 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Tarbescar 208.8 km
3h 8m€35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Tarbestrain Intercités / ...
6h 18m€37–65Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from Bayonne to Tarbestrain Intercités / ...
7h 28m€55–90
Pamplona to Tarbes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Tarbes is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Tarbes is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Tarbes via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Tarbes via San Sebastián-Donostia, Pasaia, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Pamplona and Tarbes is 285 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Tarbes without a car is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 5h 31m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Pamplona to Tarbes, including transfers.
Pamplona to Tarbes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona station.
Pamplona to Tarbes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Tarbes is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 5h 31m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Tarbes, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to Tarbes via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Tarbes via San Sebastián-Donostia, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 7h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pamplona to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pamplona to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pamplona to Tarbes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Pamplona to Tarbes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Tarbes is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Pamplona to Tarbes.
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