How far is it from Pau to Tarbes?

The distance between Pau and Tarbes is 42 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Pau to Tarbes?

The drive from Pau to Tarbes takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Pau to Tarbes?

The fastest route from Pau to Tarbes covers 42 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Tarbes from Pau?

Tarbes lies roughly to the east of Pau.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Pau and Tarbes?

Along the route from Pau to Tarbes you can fill up at Relais Pau Jurançon Star (24/7), Total (24/7), Esso (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Pau and Tarbes?

Along the route from Pau to Tarbes you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping Les Sapins, Aire De Camping-cars Tarbes Avenue de la Libération.

Where can I stop to rest between Pau and Tarbes?

On the route from Pau to Tarbes you can take a break at Aire de service des Pyrénées.

Pau Tarbes

Distance: 42 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Pau to Tarbes takes about 40 min via La Pyrénéenne. The distance is 42 km. The straight-line distance is 37 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions52 · 42 km

1 Depart left onto Place Royale 25 m
2 Continue straight onto Rue Louis Barthou 438 m
3 Continue straight onto Avenue Léon Say 151 m
4 Turn slightly right onto Avenue Napoléon Bonaparte 10 m
5 Turn slightly left onto Rue Albert Piche 217 m
6 Turn right onto Avenue Gaston Lacoste 17 m
7 Turn left onto Rue de Bizanos 157 m
8 Continue straight onto Rue Georges Clemenceau 183 m
9 Enter roundabout right onto Rue Georges Clemenceau 10 m
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Rue Georges Clemenceau 818 m
11 Continue straight onto Avenue Albert 1er 429 m
12 Enter roundabout right 33 m
13 Exit roundabout right 173 m

14 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
15 Enter roundabout slightly right 79 m
16 Exit roundabout right 370 m
17 Enter roundabout right 37 m
18 Exit roundabout right 971 m
19 Enter roundabout slightly right 33 m
20 Exit roundabout slightly right 34 m
21 Turn straight 2 km
22 Enter roundabout right onto Route de Tarbes 23 m
23 Exit roundabout right onto Route de Tarbes 2 km
24 Continue straight onto Route Nationale 117 2 km
25 Continue straight onto Route de Tarbes 2 km
26 Continue straight onto RD 817 2 km
27 Enter roundabout slightly right 69 m
28 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 km
29 Enter roundabout right onto Route Départementale 817 40 m
30 Exit roundabout right onto Route Départementale 817 2 km
31 Enter rotary slightly right 84 m
32 Exit rotary slightly right 107 m
33 Continue straight onto La Pyrénéenne 312 m
34 Keep slightly right onto La Pyrénéenne 433 m
35 Merge slightly left onto La Pyrénéenne 20 km
36 Take exit slightly right onto La Pyrénéenne 2 km
37 Enter rotary straight 49 m
38 Exit rotary slightly right 2 km
39 Enter rotary slightly right onto Rue Jacques Duclos 65 m
40 Exit rotary slightly right onto Rue Jacques Duclos 281 m
41 Enter rotary straight onto Rocade Sud-Ouest 33 m
42 Exit rotary slightly right onto Rocade Sud-Ouest 953 m
43 Enter rotary slightly right onto Boulevard du Général de Lattre de Tassigny 89 m
44 Exit rotary right onto Boulevard du Général de Lattre de Tassigny 159 m
45 Enter rotary right onto Avenue Aristide Briand 65 m
46 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenue Aristide Briand 2 km
47 Turn slightly left onto Avenue du Régiment de Bigorre 39 m
48 Keep slightly right onto Rue de Cronstadt 237 m
49 Enter roundabout right onto Rue de Cronstadt 51 m
50 Exit roundabout right onto Rue de Cronstadt 7 m
51 Turn sharp left onto Allées Général Leclerc 145 m
52 Arrive onto Allées Général Leclerc

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The return trip from Tarbes to Pau covers roughly the same distance, 42 km.

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How far is it from Pau to Tarbes?: The distance between Pau and Tarbes is 42 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pau to Tarbes?: The drive from Pau to Tarbes takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Pau to Tarbes?: The fastest route from Pau to Tarbes covers 42 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Tarbes from Pau?: Tarbes lies roughly to the east of Pau.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Pau and Tarbes?: Along the route from Pau to Tarbes you can fill up at Relais Pau Jurançon Star (24/7), Total (24/7), Esso (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Pau and Tarbes?: Along the route from Pau to Tarbes you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping Les Sapins, Aire De Camping-cars Tarbes Avenue de la Libération.
Where can I stop to rest between Pau and Tarbes?: On the route from Pau to Tarbes you can take a break at Aire de service des Pyrénées.

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