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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Tarbes is to bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Tarbes is to fly and train which takes 6h 48m and costs €60 - €260.

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 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

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 Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Tarbes?

The distance between Basel and Tarbes is 1425 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 11h 13m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 11h 13m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Tarbes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Tarbes train arrive?

Basel to Tarbes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Tarbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Tarbes is 925 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Basel to Tarbes.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarbes?

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Basel to Tarbes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Tarbes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tarbestrain Tgv
11h 13m
€143–388
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain
6h 48m
€64–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 55m
€97–204
Drive 925.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tarbescar 925.3 km
10h 53m
€160–231
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain
7h 10m
€98–220
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain Ter
14h 18m
€135–277
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane BSL - PUF
2. Take the train from Pau to Tarbestrain
9h 13m
€362–722
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tarbestrain
8h 46m
€76–271
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ZRH - PUF
3. Take the train from Pau to Tarbestrain
9h 59m
€294–538

Basel to Tarbes by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 13mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,425 km
Duration: 11h 13m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Tarbes via Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Tarbes via Lyon and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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