There are 8 ways to get from Tarbes to Istres by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nîmes Centre to Miramastrain K9
7h 53m€81–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarbes to Toulousebus FlixBus S786
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Marseille Airportbus 1628 / ...
11h 27m€50–80Bus via Marseille
- Take the bus from Tarbes to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 6m€52–88Drive 488.6 km
- Drive from Tarbes to Istrescar 488.6 km
4h 47m€77–112Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tarbes to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TLS - MRS
5h 41m€94–289Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
- Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LDE - MRS
8h 6m€108–376Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
7h 31m€100–285Train to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tarbes to Pautrain
- Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane PUF - MRS
7h 49m€318–743
Tarbes to Istres by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarbes to Istres is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tarbes to Istres is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarbes to Istres. However, there are services departing from Tarbes and arriving at Gare Istres via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarbes to Istres. However, there are services departing from Tarbes and arriving at Istres via Toulouse Matabiau, Nîmes Centre and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Tarbes and Istres is 537 km. The road distance is 488.6 km.
The best way to get from Tarbes to Istres without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Tarbes to Istres, including transfers.
Tarbes to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarbes station.
Tarbes to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Tarbes station.
The best way to get from Tarbes to Istres is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Marseille, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €380 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Tarbes, France and Istres, France?
You can take a train from Tarbes to Istres via Toulouse Matabiau, Nîmes Centre, and Miramas in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarbes to Gare Istres via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Pôle d'Echange, and Pem Mtg in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Pau Pyrénées Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–650
Flights from Pau Pyrénées Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- €1,000–1,700
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 Tarbes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nîmes Centre to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tarbes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tarbes to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tarbes to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Tarbes to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Tarbes to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarbes to Istres is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Tarbes to Istres.
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