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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Tarbesby train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Tarbes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tarbestrain train Tgv
    6h 23m
    €93–148

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Tarbesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 10m
    €36–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bayonnebus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 42m
    €40–68

  4. Drive  398.9 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Tarbescar car 398.9 km
    4h 12m
    €73–106

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane NTE - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Tarbestrain train
    7h 23m
    €102–303

La Rochelle to Tarbes by train

Calendar75Weekly Trains
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Tarbes, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Tarbes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Tarbes via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 7h 42m.

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