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4.6Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 61 trains that leave Barcelona for Tarragona on Sun, May 31, 61 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Tarragona:
A train is $0.88 (€0.71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Tarragona costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
The journey is about 32m faster (46m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $20 (€16)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe EUROMED, iryo, Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Tarragona trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17501 | 7:44 AM Barcelona Sants | 2h28 | 10:12 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03082 | 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h31 | 8:31 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15003 | 8:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 9:12 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18093 | 8:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 2h28 | 10:42 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 01081 | On time 8:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h34 | 8:49 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03940 | On time 8:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h33 | 9:03 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03930 | 8:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h33 | 9:03 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15061 | 8:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 9:42 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 00438 | On time 8:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h35 | 9:25 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 00622 | On time 9:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h34 | 9:39 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03304 | Delayed 9:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h31 | 8:26 AM 8:26 AMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15005 | 10:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 11:12 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 01101 | 10:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h34 | 10:49 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15063 | 10:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 11:42 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15007 | 11:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 12:12 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 00463 | 11:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h37 | 11:42 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18125 | 11:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 12:44 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 34122 | 12:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h31 | 12:31 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03322 | 12:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h31 | 12:31 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15053 | 12:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 1:12 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15065 | 12:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 1:42 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 09730 | On time 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h32 | 1:22 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15009 | 1:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 2:12 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18127 | 1:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 2:44 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 34842 | 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h31 | 2:31 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03308 | Delayed 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h31 | 12:31 PM 12:31 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15033 | 2:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 3:12 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 35103 | 2:09 PM Barcelona Sants | 2h00 | 4:09 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 00530 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h35 | 3:07 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17505 | 2:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 2h28 | 5:12 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18129 | 3:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 4:14 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15013 | 3:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 4:42 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03992 | 3:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h34 | 4:15 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03942 | On time 3:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h34 | 4:15 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03162 | 4:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h31 | 4:31 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 08166 | On time 4:05 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h35 | 4:40 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15035 | 4:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 2h28 | 6:42 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 35105 | 4:29 PM Barcelona Sants | 2h16 | 6:45 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18131 | 4:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 5:44 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 35968 | 5:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h35 | 6:25 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03182 | Delayed 6:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h32 | 4:32 PM 4:32 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18133 | 6:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 7:14 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 01181 | 6:15 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h34 | 6:49 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15017 | 6:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 7:42 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03192 | Delayed 6:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h32 | 5:12 PM 5:12 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15019 | 7:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 8:12 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18055 | 7:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 8:44 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 35107 | 7:59 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h51 | 9:50 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03310 | Delayed 8:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h32 | 6:32 PM 6:32 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15039 | 8:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 9:12 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 08206 | On time 8:05 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h35 | 8:40 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15055 | 8:16 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h50 | 10:06 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18135 | 9:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 10:14 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15021 | 9:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 10:42 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15023 | 10:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 1h39 | 11:42 PM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18121 | 6:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 7:14 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 35101 | 6:29 AM Barcelona Sants | 2h02 | 8:31 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15031 | 6:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h09 | 7:42 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18123 | 7:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 1h11 | 8:44 AM Tarragona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 00697 | 7:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h34 | 8:14 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Barcelona to Tarragona run on average 31 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
The city’s flagship archaeological museum, with Roman finds from ancient Tarraco including mosaics, sculpture, and everyday objects. Essential for understanding Tarragona’s UNESCO-listed Roman past.
A museum inside the cathedral complex displaying religious art, medieval sculpture, tapestries, and liturgical pieces. A strong choice for visitors interested in sacred heritage and Gothic Tarragona.
A well-curated maritime museum explaining the history of Tarragona’s harbor, trade, fishing, and seafaring life. It is a local favorite in the revitalized waterfront area.
The city’s best-known viewpoint at the end of Rambla Nova, famous for sea views and a classic Tarragona photo stop. It is a must for a first walk through the city.
Tarragona’s main boulevard, lined with shops, cafés, civic buildings, and public art. It is the central promenade for everyday city life and an easy orientation route for visitors.
The atmospheric old town built over Roman remains, with narrow streets, stone façades, plazas, and heritage sites. It is the most rewarding area for wandering on foot.
A Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies, olives, and a rich nut-and-pepper xató sauce. It is especially associated with coastal Tarragona and nearby areas.
Fish or seafood stew served with romesco sauce made from dried peppers, nuts, garlic, and olive oil. A classic Tarragona coastal specialty tied to local fishing traditions.
Flame-grilled spring onions dipped in romesco sauce. This famous Catalan seasonal dish is widely enjoyed in Tarragona province during calçotada gatherings.
Well-regarded contemporary restaurant in Tarragona known for refined seasonal tasting menus and creative Catalan cuisine in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Classic local favorite serving market-driven Catalan cuisine, seafood, and rice dishes in a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
Established seafood-focused restaurant popular for rice dishes, local fish, and traditional Tarragona flavors near the historic center.
Generally moderate by Spanish standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxis are usually rounded up, and hotel tipping is optional.
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Tarragona Railway Station, Tarragona -> Plaça Imperial Tàrraco, Tarragona
The Barcelona-Tarragona train journey between the two cities begins at the Barcelona-Sants train station and ends at the Camp de Tarragona station. This is a direct route, operated by the railway company Renfe. There are currently around 70 daily connections between Barcelona and Tarragona, including weekends and public holidays. In the Omio search engine you can obtain more detailed information about this route and buy Barcelona Tarragona train tickets directly, without having to travel or queues at ticket offices. Once the purchase has been made, the user will receive confirmation via email or through the Omio app.
The 83 km journey between Barcelona and Tarragona is made on both regional and national trains, including those from AVE. The medium and long-distance national trains covering this popular route are Intercity, Avant, Euromed, Alvia, Talgo and Trenhotel. Each of them is equipped with economy and business class cars, whose seats have an auxiliary table, litter bin, audio/video connection, headphones, armrests and individual footrests. All trains have side luggage compartments and cafeteria service.
The length of the train journey from Barcelona to Tarragona depends on the type of train. Thus, the fastest Barcelona Tarragona trains are the AVE, which run the route in about half an hour. The Avant, Intercity, Alvia and Trenhotel trains take about 35-40 minutes, while Talgo and Euromed connect Barcelona and Tarragona in 52 minutes. The longest journey is on board regional trains: the journey time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
The first train from Barcelona leaves at 6:05 and arrives in Tarragona at 6:36. The departure of the last train is at 21:50, with a journey time of 31 minutes. Both the first and the last train Barcelona-Tarragona are high speed.
The cheapest ticket costs 8.05 € (Regional Express trains) and the most expensive, 38.60 € (AVE). The amount may vary depending on the day on which the trip is made and the Avanza date on which the ticket is purchased: the sooner the ticket is purchased, the lower the cost.
Barcelona Tarragona trains leave from Barcelona-Sants station in the centre of Barcelona and arrive at Camp de Tarragona station. Despite its remoteness from the city centre, Camp station has 4 bus lines that link it with different towns on the Costa Dorada. The first bus to Tarragona leaves at 6:29, with a journey time of 20-25 minutes. The price of the ticket to Tarragona is 1.70 euros. Camp station is open from 6:00 to 23:30 Monday to Saturday and from 7:15 to 23:15 on Sundays and public holidays.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Tarragona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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