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

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Tarbes is to train and bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 15h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modane to Tarbes is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Tarbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Tarbes via Grenoble and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Tarbes?

No, there is no direct train from Modane to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Tarbes via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Modane to Tarbes?

The distance between Modane and Tarbes is 888 km. The road distance is 793.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Modane to Tarbes without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 10h 37m and costs €85 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Modane to Tarbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modane to Tarbes bus from?

Modane to Tarbes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.

Where do I catch the Modane to Tarbes train from?

Modane to Tarbes train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Modane to Tarbes?

The best way to get from Modane to Tarbes is to train via Montpellier which takes 10h 37m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Modane to Tarbes bus arrive?

Modane to Tarbes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Modane to Tarbes train arrive?

Modane to Tarbes train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.

Can I drive from Modane to Tarbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Tarbes is 794 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Modane to Tarbes.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarbes?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Modane 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 Montpellier
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery TgvFr
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse MatabiauTer
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to TarbesTer
10h 37m
€89–224
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the bus from Chambery Bus Station to Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France
3. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France to Toulouse Central Bus Station
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to TarbesTer
15h 8m
€47–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routiere
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Toulouse
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarbes
12h 50m
€55–126
Drive 793.7 km
1. Drive from Modane to Tarbes793.7 km
7h 29m
€123–178
Train, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbes
7h 22m
€62–202
Train
1. Take the train from Modane to MontmélianTer
2. Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to TarbesTer
11h 13m
€96–167
Train, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)LYS - PUF
3. Take the train from Pau to Tarbes
7h 34m
€250–652
Train, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Tarbes
7h 59m
€92–308
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tarbes
9h 17m
€69–212

Modane to Tarbes by train

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10h 37mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.2 km
Duration: 10h 37m

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

You can take a train from Modane to Tarbes via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Tarbes via Grenoble Gare Routiere, Grenoble, Toulouse, and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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