What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Tarbes?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Tarbes is to bus via Montpellier which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Tarbes?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Tarbes is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Tarbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Tarbes via Montpellier and Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Tarbes?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Tarbes via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Tarbes?

The distance between Basel and Tarbes is 993 km. The road distance is 925.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Tarbes without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Tarbes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 13m and costs €95 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Tarbes?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Basel to Tarbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tarbes bus from?

Basel to Tarbes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tarbes train from?

Basel to Tarbes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Tarbes?

The best way to get from Basel to Tarbes is to train via Paris which takes 10h 13m and costs €95 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h.

Where does the Basel to Tarbes bus arrive?

Basel to Tarbes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Basel to Tarbes train arrive?

Basel to Tarbes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Tarbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Tarbes is 925 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Basel to Tarbes.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Tarbes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Tarbes?

Book your Basel to Tarbes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tarbes?

There are 944+ hotels available in Tarbes.

Basel to Tarbes - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Tarbes by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)SXB - LDE
5h 3m
€82–302
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbes
6h 45m
€65–221
Train via Paris (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to TarbesTgv
10h 13m
€96–327
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellier
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Toulouse718
3. Take the bus from Toulouse to Tarbes
17h
€72–111
Drive 925.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tarbes925.3 km
10h 47m
€159–229
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbes
7h 7m
€104–230
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)BSL - PUF
2. Take the train from Pau to Tarbes
9h 14m
€132–722
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tarbes
8h 37m
€72–261
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to TarbesTer
14h 20m
€130–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to TarbesBlaBlaCar Bus
18h 58m
€84–221

Basel to Tarbes by train and subway (TGV)

1Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 993 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Tarbes, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Tarbes via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Tarbes via Montpellier and Toulouse in around 17h.

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