Barcelona to Tarragona train with Renfe Regional Exprés

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for Apr 29

Cheapest price

$11

Average price

$23

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

31 m

Trains per day

36

Distance

82 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Renfe Regional Exprés15015
04:03PM1h10
Barcelona Sants
05:13PMTarragona station
$111One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Regional Exprés15033
05:33PM1h10
Barcelona Sants
06:43PMTarragona station
$111One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Regional Exprés18093
10:03AM1h10
Barcelona Sants
11:13AMTarragona station
$111One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Regional Exprés17501
09:03AM1h07
Barcelona Sants
10:10AMTarragona station
$111One-way
0 transfers
AVE03662
07:27AM0h31
Barcelona Sants
07:58AMCamp de Tarragona
$131One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Tarragona

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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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€12

Average price

Cheapest

€15

Average price

1h 35m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 49m

Average duration

1h 19m

Onboard

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Barcelona to Tarragona train times

Showing trains for today, Monday, April 28
Last updated at 12:37 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
RenfeAVE03942
On time
1:17 PM Barcelona Sants
0h34
1:51 PM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03992
On time
1:17 PM Barcelona Sants
0h34
1:51 PM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03162
On time
2:00 PM Barcelona Sants
0h32
2:32 PM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeREGIONALEXP15015
On time
2:03 PM Barcelona Sants
1h10
3:13 PM Tarragona station
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVANT081662:05 PM Barcelona Sants
0h35
2:40 PM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeEUROMED01161
On time
2:15 PM Barcelona Sants
0h34
2:49 PM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeREGIONALEXP150333:33 PM Barcelona Sants
1h10
4:43 PM Tarragona station0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03182
On time
4:00 PM Barcelona Sants
0h32
4:32 PM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVANT081864:05 PM Barcelona Sants
0h35
4:40 PM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeEUROMED01181
On time
4:15 PM Barcelona Sants
0h34
4:49 PM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeDEFAULT359684:30 PM Barcelona Sants
0h35
5:05 PM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03192
On time
4:40 PM Barcelona Sants
0h32
5:12 PM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVLO06310
On time
6:00 PM Barcelona Sants
0h32
6:32 PM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVANT082066:05 PM Barcelona Sants
0h35
6:40 PM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVANT082167:30 PM Barcelona Sants
0h34
8:04 PM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVANT340623:50 AM Barcelona Sants
0h32
4:22 AM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE038623:50 AM Barcelona Sants
0h32
4:22 AM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03930
Delayed
4:45 AM Barcelona Sants
0h32
5:17 AM 5:17 AMCamp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeEUROMED01071
Delayed
5:15 AM Barcelona Sants
0h33
5:48 AM 5:48 AMCamp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03662
Delayed
5:27 AM 5:27 AMBarcelona Sants
0h31
5:58 AM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeALVIA00697
Delayed
5:40 AM Barcelona Sants
0h34
6:14 AM 6:14 AMCamp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03882
Delayed
6:00 AM Barcelona Sants
0h32
6:32 AM 6:32 AMCamp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeEUROMED01081
On time
6:15 AM Barcelona Sants
0h34
6:49 AM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03990
On time
6:30 AM Barcelona Sants
0h33
7:03 AM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03940
On time
6:30 AM Barcelona Sants
0h33
7:03 AM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeALVIA00438
On time
6:50 AM Barcelona Sants
0h35
7:25 AM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeREGIONALEXP175017:03 AM Barcelona Sants
1h07
8:10 AM Tarragona station0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVANT346327:05 AM Barcelona Sants
0h34
7:39 AM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeALVIA00632
On time
7:05 AM Barcelona Sants
0h34
7:39 AM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeALVIA00626
On time
7:05 AM Barcelona Sants
0h34
7:39 AM Camp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVLO06304
Delayed
7:55 AM Barcelona Sants
0h32
8:27 AM 8:27 AMCamp de Tarragona
0 transfersDirect
RenfeREGIONALEXP180938:03 AM Barcelona Sants
1h10
9:13 AM Tarragona station0 transfersDirect
RenfeINTERCITY004639:05 AM Barcelona Sants
0h36
9:41 AM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE0312210:00 AM Barcelona Sants
0h32
10:32 AM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVANT3412210:00 AM Barcelona Sants
0h32
10:32 AM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVEINT0973010:50 AM Barcelona Sants
0h31
11:21 AM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVLO0630812:00 PM Barcelona Sants
0h30
12:30 PM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect
RenfeALVIA0053012:32 PM Barcelona Sants
0h35
1:07 PM Camp de Tarragona0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The best time to book your train from Barcelona to Tarragona is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Barcelona to Tarragona route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Barcelona to Tarragona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Barcelona to Tarragona.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Barcelona to Tarragona

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Trains from Barcelona to Tarragona run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
50 miles (81 km)
Average train duration
1h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€6)
Trains per day
18
Direct trains
18
Train providers
16
Fastest train
32m
First train
05:45
Last train
21:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe and Renfe Intercity from Barcelona to Tarragona trains

Travel to Tarragona from Barcelona from $10 (€8) with Omio’s train partners Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe and Renfe Intercity! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Renfe Regional Exprés is a regional train service operated by Renfe, the Spanish national railway company. It operates throughout Spain, with services running from early morning to late evening. Renfe Regional Expres offers a variety of train types, including the Media Distancia, and Larga Distancia. The Media Distancia and Larga Distancia are medium- and long-distance trains, respectively. Ticket types include in this type of train is just Turista. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe Regional Expres are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Valencia, and Madrid-Seville.

Barcelona to Tarragona train information with Renfe Regional Exprés:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $10

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

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Popular train stations from Barcelona to Tarragona

Barcelona
Tarragona
The major train station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona Sants. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona Sants for your trip from Barcelona to Tarragona.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Hotspots in and near restaurants.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald’s
  • Caffe di Fiore
  • Ars Café
  • Café de l'Estació
  • Café de l’Estació Deli
  • Lavazza
  • Como
  • Peter's
  • Tutti Frutti
  • Enrique Tomás
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Apartments Eixample
  • Apartment Guell
  • Sweet Inn Callao
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
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phone
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ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Barcelona Passeig De GraciaWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Lasarte
  • El Nacional
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
  • Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
  • Casa Fuster Hotel
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Public transit options for Barcelona Passeig De Gracia
  • Metro: Line 2, Line 3, Line 4
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • FGC: Lines S1, S2, S5, S55
The major train station for arrivals in Tarragona is Camp de Tarragona. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Camp de Tarragona for your journey to Tarragona from Barcelona.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15
  • Sun: 06:30 - 23:15
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • MÁSCOSAS Cafe pans
  • Cafe Pans
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The station is fully accessible, including step-free access, handicapped restrooms, and adapted elevators.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Chilliman & Mas Miro Biofarm
  • Hotel Peralta
  • H10 Imperial Tarraco
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15
  • Sun: 06:30 - 23:15
Public transit options for Camp de Tarragona
  • Bus lines: Empresa Plana
  • Train lines: Alvia, Avant, AVE, Euromed, Intercity
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:15

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