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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Tarbes is to bus via Nantes which costs €50 - €95 and takes 16h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Tarbes is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Tarbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Verdun via Nantes, Bordeaux and Lourdes - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Tarbes?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Tarbes via Saint-Lazare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Caen to Tarbes?

The distance between Caen and Tarbes is 1071 km. The road distance is 772.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Tarbes without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Caen to Tarbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Tarbes bus from?

Caen to Tarbes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Tarbes train from?

Caen to Tarbes train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Tarbes?

The best way to get from Caen to Tarbes is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Caen to Tarbes bus arrive?

Caen to Tarbes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Caen to Tarbes train arrive?

Caen to Tarbes train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Tarbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Tarbes is 772 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Caen to Tarbes.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tarbes?

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Caen to Tarbes - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Caen 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
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tarbestrain Tgv
8h 32m
€173–299
Bus via Nantes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bordeauxbus 761 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lourdesbus
16h 13m
€53–94
Drive 772.2 km
1. Drive from Caen to Tarbescar 772.2 km
8h 27m
€120–173
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane ORY - LDE
5h 55m
€93–269
Train via Angoulême
1. Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Tarbestrain Tgv
9h 49m
€145–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 20m
€74–107
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ORY - TLS
3. Take the train from St Agne to Tarbestrain
8h 17m
€113–274
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CFR - TLS
2. Take the train from St Agne to Tarbestrain
5h 59m
€86–376
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane CDG - PUF
3. Take the train from Pau to Tarbestrain
8h 19m
€475–951
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane CFR - PUF
2. Take the train from Pau to Tarbestrain
11h 54m
€193–1,153
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ORY - PUF
3. Take the train from Pau to Tarbestrain
8h 22m
€150–541

Caen to Tarbes by train and subway

28Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,070.9 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Tarbes, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Tarbes via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Verdun via Nantes, Bordeaux, Lourdes, and Lourdes - Gare SNCF in around 16h 13m.

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