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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€8

Average

€17

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.

10:00AM1h15

Barcelona Sants

11:15AMTarragona

€81One-way

0 transfers

02:30PM1h12

Barcelona Sants

03:42PMTarragona

€81One-way

0 transfers

04:03PM1h05

Barcelona Sants

05:08PMTarragona

€81One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM0h57

Barcelona Sants

03:57PMTarragona

€261One-way

0 transfers

12:00PM0h59

Barcelona Sants

12:59PMTarragona

€311One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Barcelona to Tarragona

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5

Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS

08:03AM1h12

Barcelona Sants

09:15AMTarragona

0 transfers

Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS

09:03AM1h06

Barcelona Sants

10:09AMTarragona

0 transfers

Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS

10:00AM1h15

Barcelona Sants

11:15AMTarragona

0 transfers

Renfe INTERCITY

12:00PM0h59

Barcelona Sants

12:59PMTarragona

0 transfers

Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS

02:30PM1h12

Barcelona Sants

03:42PMTarragona

0 transfers

Renfe INTERCITY

03:00PM0h57

Barcelona Sants

03:57PMTarragona

0 transfers

Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS

04:03PM1h05

Barcelona Sants

05:08PMTarragona

0 transfers

Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS

05:30PM1h15

Barcelona Sants

06:45PMTarragona

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

57 m

Average

1 h 3 m

Trains per day

Distance

82 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Barcelona for Tarragona every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

03:00PM0h57

Barcelona Sants

03:57PMTarragona

€261One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

12:00PM0h59

Barcelona Sants

12:59PMTarragona

€311One-way

0 transfers

04:03PM1h05

Barcelona Sants

05:08PMTarragona

€81One-way

0 transfers

09:03AM1h06

Barcelona Sants

10:09AMTarragona

€81One-way

0 transfers

02:30PM1h12

Barcelona Sants

03:42PMTarragona

€81One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Tarragona

	Distance	50 miles (81 km)
	Average train duration	1 h 5 min
	Average train ticket price	$9 (€8)
	Train frequency	33 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 30 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Renfe Euromed, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Alvia, Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Regional Expres, Renfe or SNCF OUIGO

Trains from Barcelona to Tarragona cover the 50 miles (81 km) long route taking on average 1 h 5 min with our travel partners like Renfe Euromed, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Alvia, Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Regional Expres, Renfe or SNCF OUIGO. Normally, there are 33 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $9 (€8), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $9 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Tarragona.

Train companies: Renfe, Renfe AVLO and AVE from Barcelona to Tarragona trains

For as little as $9 (€8) you can travel by train between Barcelona and Tarragona with Renfe, Renfe AVLO and AVE. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.

Renfe Avlo is Renfe's low-cost high-speed AVE train provider offering trains from Barcelona to Tarragona. It's a new service operating on some of Spain's most popular long-distance lines like Madrid to Barcelona-Figueres line. Avlo trains can travel up to 300 km/h. There is a single Economy Class with assigned tickets called Básica but this includes power sockets at each seat and vending machines. Avlo trains run between popular Spanish cities like Madrid, Zaragoza, Tarragona, Barcelona, Girona and Figueres. The routes Renfe-AVLO serves are expected to expand.

Enjoy a quick and easy journey on a train to Tarragona from Barcelona with AVE, the high-speed train from Renfe, the main Spanish railroad company and official travel partner of Omio. Search all AVE train schedules and tickets on Omio to find the best deals for a train between Barcelona and Tarragona covering the 50 miles (81 km) distance. Look out for ticket options like Promo, Promo +, and Flexible to find the most convenient Barcelona to Tarragona train ride for you. Renfe AVE even offers discount cards for regular customers, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, which can be used when buying AVE tickets on Omio.

Renfe covers around 9,300 miles (15, 000 km) between national and international routes, among which are its AVE routes that connect the main cities of Spain. AVE trains are well-known among travelers for providing ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience. Their trains are the most popular of Renfe’s fleet due to their high speeds reaching up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes. They are also popular with travelers due to their premium services onboard, such as a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and entertainment.

How to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by train

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.

What train goes from Barcelona to Tarragona?

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.

How long does the train Barcelona Tarragona take?

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.

What time does the first and last train of the day leave Barcelona Tarragona?

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.

What is the price of the Barcelona Tarragona train ticket?

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.

Which station does the train Barcelona Tarragona leave from and which one does it go to?

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.

FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Tarragona

FAQs: Travel by train from Barcelona to Tarragona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Tarragona.

Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Tarragona can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Barcelona to Tarragona is $9 (€8); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Barcelona to Tarragona is on average 1 h 5 min for the 50 mile (81 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Tarragona from Barcelona by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Barcelona to Tarragona leaves at 6: 03 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Barcelona to Tarragona leaves at 7: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona without having to change trains with Renfe INTERCITY or Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS. There are 30 direct trains from Barcelona to Tarragona each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, you can take a high-speed train from Barcelona to Tarragona with Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO or SNCF OUIGO. Overall you can travel with the following companies: Renfe Euromed, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Alvia, Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Regional Expres, Renfe or SNCF OUIGO.

Take the Barcelona to Tarragona train with Renfe Euromed, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Alvia, Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Regional Expres, Renfe or SNCF OUIGO. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Tarragona from Barcelona as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 30 PM.

When departing from Barcelona, you have various train station options to start your route from including Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona. When arriving in Tarragona, you can end your route in train stations like Tarragona and Tarragona.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Tarragona, located 0.6 miles (958 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Tarragona from Barcelona is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Barcelona to Tarragona is May.

Yes, you can take a train between Barcelona and Tarragona.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Barcelona

Tarragona

Barcelona Sants is the most popular Barcelona railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Barcelona for your trip to Tarragona.

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Address

Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1, 7, 08014 Barcelona, Spain

Phone Number

+34 934956020

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 00 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Barcelona Sants

Metro lines: L3, L5
Bus lines: A1, A2
Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17

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