The average train between Cologne and Tarbes takes 14h 7m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 twice daily between Cologne and Tarbes. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Tarbes at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 14h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 46m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Tarbes station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
Cologne to Tarbes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Tarbes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Tarbes station.
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The distance between Cologne and Tarbes is 1,001.1 km. The road distance is 1,362 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Tarbes via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 9m.