Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Bayonne and Tarbes. The average train journey from Bayonne to Tarbes takes one hour and 59 minutes, but some Intercités train trips are as short as one hour and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 80 mi (129 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 48m |
| Lowest price | $14.70 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Intercités |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bayonne to Tarbes?
2 train services operate from Bayonne to Tarbes. Intercités usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercités | 3 | 1h 49m | $16.97 |
| SNCF TER | 2 | 2h 14m | $32.12 |
Intercités (IC) is a subsidiary of SNCF, the national rail operator of France, offering standard-speed services on the French rail network. Established in 2006, Intercités serves approximately 11 million passengers annually. The seating arrangements on Intercités trains resemble those of airplanes, with some cars featuring seats facing each other around shared tables. All seating options provide ample legroom, and designated spaces are available for larger luggage items. Unlike TGV services, seat reservations are not mandatory on Intercités trains. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available on select services, and onboard cafes offer refreshments.
TER (transport express regional) is part of SNCF Voyageurs, the state-owned company responsible for passenger rail services in France. Its trains have single-level and double-decker cars, all with complimentary onboard WiFi and access to a refreshment car serving snacks, meals, and drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bayonne to Tarbes on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Bayonne at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. 4 of these are direct connections to Tarbes. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bayonne?
Main departure station: Face À La Gare Sncf
There is one train station in Bayonne.
All train stations in Bayonne:
Face À La Gare Sncf
Where is the train station in Tarbes?
Main arrival station: 27 Avenue Maréchal Joffre
Tarbes has one train station.
All train stations in Tarbes:
27 Avenue Maréchal Joffre
Get around town with Moovit
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more