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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Tarbes is to bus and train which costs €55 - €160 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Tarbes is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 36m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Tarbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Tarbes via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Tarbes?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Tarbes via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Tarbes?

The distance between Chamonix and Tarbes is 960 km. The road distance is 811.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Tarbes without a car is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Chamonix to Tarbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Tarbes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Tarbes train from?

Chamonix to Tarbes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Tarbes?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Tarbes is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Chamonix to Tarbes bus arrive?

Chamonix to Tarbes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Tarbes train arrive?

Chamonix to Tarbes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Tarbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Tarbes is 812 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Chamonix to Tarbes.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarbes?

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

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

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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain Ter
12h 42m
€102–179
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecybus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Toulousebus
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain Ter
15h 21m
€56–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 5m
€78–209
Drive 811.8 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Tarbescar 811.8 km
8h 10m
€125–180
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain
8h 18m
€61–202
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
3. Take the train from Pau to Tarbestrain
8h 28m
€274–663
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
3. Take the train from Biarritz to Tarbestrain
9h 17m
€94–410
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain
7h 36m
€62–223
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tarbestrain
10h 21m
€73–242
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tarbestrain
9h 34m
€69–243

Chamonix to Tarbes by train

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12h 42mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 960.1 km
Duration: 12h 42m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Tarbes via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Tarbes via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 14h 5m.

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