The average train between Bern and Tarbes takes 17h 43m and the fastest train takes 12h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Tarbes. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Tarbes at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 17h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Tarbes station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
Bern to Tarbes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Tarbes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Tarbes station.
Book your Bern to Tarbes train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Bern and Tarbes is 710.7 km. The road distance is 1,035 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Tarbes via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 15m.