The average train between Lyon and Tarbes takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train 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.
Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Tarbes. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Tarbes at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 26m • 1 change

7h 9m • 1 change
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15h 12m • 1 change

6h 26m • 1 change

6h 8m • 1 change
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14h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Tarbes station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Lyon to Tarbes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Tarbes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Tarbes station.
Book your Lyon to Tarbes train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Tarbes is 470.7 km. The road distance is 716 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tarbes via Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 58m.