There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Tarbes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tarbestrain Tgv
11h 59m€294–443Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarbesbus
17h 45m€74–131Drive 1,050.7 km
- Drive from Zurich to Tarbescar 1,050.7 km
10h 39m€189–273Fly Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ZRH - PUF
- Take the train from Pau to Tarbestrain
8h 58m€286–576Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain Ter
13h 14m€249–390Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 40m€93–142Train to Basel, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain
7h 42m€103–311Fly Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tarbestrain
8h 46m€141–348Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain
8h 26m€123–406Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane SXB - LDE
6h 25m€171–501
Zurich to Tarbes by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Tarbes is to bus via Lyon which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Tarbes is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs €170 - €500.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Tarbes via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Tarbes via Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Zurich and Tarbes is 1443 km. The road distance is 1050.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Tarbes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 59m and costs €290 - €450.
It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Zurich to Tarbes, including transfers.
Zurich to Tarbes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Tarbes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Tarbes is to train via Paris which takes 11h 59m and costs €290 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 45m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Tarbes, France?
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 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Tarbes via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–650
Flights from Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–370
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–340
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Tarbes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Zurich to Tarbes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Tarbes is 1051 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Zurich to Tarbes.
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