There are 5 ways to get from Tarbes to Bordeaux by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3h 10m€55–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Tarbes to Bordeaux218.5 km
3h 7m€16Bus via Pau
- Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus N765 / ...
4h€20–32Bus
- Take the bus from Tarbes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25m€22–40Drive 218.3 km
- Drive from Tarbes to Bordeauxcar 218.3 km
2h 40m€41–60
Tarbes to Bordeaux by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarbes to Bordeaux is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tarbes to Bordeaux is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tarbes and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tarbes and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Tarbes and Bordeaux is 292 km. The road distance is 218.3 km.
The best way to get from Tarbes to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €90.
The train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Tarbes to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Tarbes to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Tarbes station.
The best way to get from Tarbes to Bordeaux is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Pau, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Tarbes, France and Bordeaux, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pau to Bordeaux 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tarbes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Tarbes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Tarbes to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Tarbes to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarbes to Bordeaux is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Tarbes to Bordeaux.
Book your Tarbes to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Tarbes to Bordeaux bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1343+ hotels available in Bordeaux.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tarbes and Bordeaux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.