There are 4 ways to get from Tarbes to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h 11m€80–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarbes to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
7h 13m€34–63Drive 399 km
- Drive from Tarbes to La Rochellecar 399 km
4h 16m€64–92Train, bus
- Take the train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 18m€64–108
Tarbes to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarbes to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tarbes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarbes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Tarbes and arriving at La Rochelle via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarbes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Tarbes and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Tarbes and La Rochelle is 486 km. The road distance is 399 km.
The best way to get from Tarbes to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Tarbes to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Tarbes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarbes station.
Tarbes to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Tarbes station.
The best way to get from Tarbes to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Tarbes, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Tarbes to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarbes to La Rochelle via Bayonne in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tarbes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tarbes to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tarbes to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Tarbes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
Tarbes to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarbes to La Rochelle is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Tarbes to La Rochelle.
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