The average bus between Lyon and Tarbes takes 12h 1m and the fastest bus takes 9h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Tarbes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Lyon and Tarbes. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Tarbes at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Tarbes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Tarbes station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Lyon to Tarbes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Tarbes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tarbes station.
Book your Lyon to Tarbes bus tickets online with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.
The distance between Lyon and Tarbes is 470.7 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarbes via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 10h 38m.