- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona (MNAT)
The city’s main archaeology museum, with Roman mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions, and finds from ancient Tarraco. Essential for understanding Tarragona’s UNESCO Roman heritage.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Figueres to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Figueres to Tarragona will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 42 trains that leave Figueres for Tarragona on Tue, Jun 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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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15011Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Figueres to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Figueres to Tarragona:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Figueres to Tarragona costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with AVE, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe AVLO.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Figueres to Tarragona trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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34292+ 18135 | 7:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h39 | 10:14 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34292+ 15021 | 7:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h07 | 10:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34292+ 15023 | 7:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 4h07 | 11:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
03302+ 18123 | On time 5:28 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h16 | 8:44 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03302+ 15003 | On time 5:28 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h44 | 9:12 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03302+ 15001 | On time 5:28 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h44 | 8:12 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03662 | Delayed 6:18 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 1h40 | 5:58 AM 5:58 AMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03662+ 18123 | On time 6:18 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h26 | 8:44 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03662+ 15003 | On time 6:18 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h54 | 9:12 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03662+ 15061 | On time 6:18 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h24 | 9:42 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03092+ 15007 | On time 7:53 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 4h19 | 12:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03092+ 15063 | On time 7:53 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h49 | 11:42 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03092+ 15005 | On time 7:53 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h19 | 11:12 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34102+ 18125 | 9:09 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h35 | 12:44 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34102+ 15007 | 9:09 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h03 | 12:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34102+ 15063 | 9:09 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h33 | 11:42 AM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08316+ 18127 | 11:30 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h14 | 2:44 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08316+ 15009 | 11:30 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h42 | 2:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08316+ 15033 | 11:30 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h42 | 3:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08336+ 15011 | 1:10 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h32 | 3:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08336+ 18129 | 1:10 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h04 | 4:14 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08336+ 15013 | 1:10 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h32 | 4:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03162+ 15035 | 2:55 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h47 | 6:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03162+ 15015 | 2:55 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h17 | 6:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03162+ 18131 | 2:55 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h49 | 5:44 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03162 | 2:55 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 1h36 | 4:31 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
34712+ 15017 | 4:42 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h00 | 7:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34712+ 18133 | 4:42 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h32 | 7:14 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34712+ 15019 | 4:42 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h30 | 8:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34182+ 15017 | 5:04 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h38 | 7:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34182+ 15019 | 5:04 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h08 | 8:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
34182+ 15014 | 5:04 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h31 | 8:35 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03192+ 15019 | 5:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h37 | 8:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03192+ 15014 | 5:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h00 | 8:35 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03192 | 5:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 1h37 | 7:12 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03192+ 18055 | 5:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h09 | 8:44 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
09742+ 35107 | 6:24 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h26 | 9:50 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
09742+ 15039 | 6:24 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 2h48 | 9:12 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
09742+ 15055 | 6:24 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h42 | 10:06 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08396+ 15021 | 7:08 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h34 | 10:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08396+ 18135 | 7:08 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 3h06 | 10:14 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
08396+ 15023 | 7:08 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 4h34 | 11:42 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Figueres to Tarragona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 5:28 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
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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 main archaeology museum, with Roman mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions, and finds from ancient Tarraco. Essential for understanding Tarragona’s UNESCO Roman heritage.
Modern art museum with Catalan painting, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions. A compact cultural stop that balances Tarragona’s Roman sites with more recent artistic heritage.
Port museum covering maritime trade, navigation, fishing, and the working history of Tarragona’s harbor. Well-curated and especially interesting for families and industrial heritage fans.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, overlooking the sea and railway line. A classic Tarragona experience and one of the most photographed spots in town.
Tarragona’s atmospheric old town, full of medieval lanes, Roman remains, and cathedral views. This is the best area for wandering and absorbing the city’s layered history.
Tarragona’s main boulevard, lined with shops, civic buildings, and local life. It connects the modern center with the sea viewpoint and is ideal for a relaxed stroll.
A traditional Tarragona sauce made with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, nuts, garlic, olive oil, and nyora peppers. It is a signature flavor of the area and commonly served with fish, vegetables, and x
Flame-grilled spring onions eaten by hand and dipped in romesco sauce. This is one of the most iconic seasonal foods in Tarragona province, especially during winter calçotades.
A Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies, olives, and a rich romesco-style sauce. It is strongly associated with the Tarragona area and nearby coastal towns.
A well-regarded contemporary restaurant in Tarragona known for creative tasting menus, polished service, and refined Catalan-Mediterranean cooking.
A respected Tarragona restaurant offering modern Mediterranean cooking with careful presentation and a more upscale dining experience.
An established seafood-focused restaurant popular for rice dishes, local fish, and honest Tarragona flavors in a relaxed, modern setting.
Generally moderate by Spanish standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while seafront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; small change is enough in cafes, and taxis are usually rounded up.
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Tarragona Railway Station, Tarragona -> Plaça Imperial Tàrraco, Tarragona
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