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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tarragona to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 2 m
Average
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
82 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Tarragona for Barcelona every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 50 miles (81 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 25 min | |
Average train ticket price | $8 (€7) | |
Train frequency | 33 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 30 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Renfe EUROMED, Renfe, Renfe Intercity, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Regional Expres, Renfe AVE, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe AVLO |
Trains from Tarragona to Barcelona cover the 50 miles (81 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 25 min with our travel partners like Renfe EUROMED, Renfe, Renfe Intercity, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Regional Expres, Renfe AVE, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe AVLO. Normally, there are 33 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $8 (€7), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $8 (€7). Travelers depart most frequently from Tarragona and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
For as little as $8 (€7) you can travel by train between Tarragona and Barcelona with Renfe, Renfe AVLO and AVE. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Renfe Avlo is a Spanish low-cost high-speed rail service that operates the routes between the cities of Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, and Valencia by the national rail company Renfe. Avlo trains travel at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All Avlo tickets are in Economy or "Básica" Class with assigned seats and include onboard services like free wifi, onboard-entertainment (via the PlayRenfe app or network), power sockets and vending machines. Child tickets available from 0 to 13 years old then 14 or over counts as an adult ticket. You can upgrade your ticket to bring extra luggage onboard on top of your included backpack and 55x35x25 cm hand luggage with no weight limit. Cheap Avlo tickets start from 7 Euros and are a great option for travelling from Tarragona to Barcelona by train.
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.
Enjoy a quick and easy journey on a train between Tarragona and 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 Tarragona and Barcelona covering the 50 miles (81 km) distance. Look out for ticket options like Promo, Promo +, and Flexible to find the most convenient Tarragona to Barcelona 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.
Trains in Spain are an efficient way to travel between cities, with Renfe offering domestic and international train routes. It is easy to catch trains from Tarragona to Barcelona. Trains travel from Tarragona to Barcelona over 30 times per day, with high-speed AVE trains making the journey in just over half an hour. Regular regional Renfe trains can take up to an hour and a half to arrive in Barcelona. All Tarragona to Barcelona trains are direct. The first train departs Tarragona at 7:35 a.m., while the last train leaves at 11:10 p.m. All Tarragona to Barcelona trains depart from either Tarragona or Camp Tarragona train station and arrive at Barcelona's Sants train station.
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Average prices for Renfe trains from Tarragona to Barcelona when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€21 |
1 Day in Advance |
€20 |
1 Week in Advance |
€19 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€17 |
1 Month in Advance |
€17 |
3 Months in Advance |
€17 |
Tarragona to Barcelona Trains: General Information
Travelers in Spain can offset some of the cost of Tarragona to Barcelona train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Madrid to Barcelona trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When taking the train to Barcelona from Tarragona, you can choose to depart from train stations like Tarragona and Tarragona. Your trip can end in train stations such as Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona Estació De França.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Tarragona and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Tarragona, located approximately 0.6 miles (958 m) from the city center of Tarragona. The most popular arrival train station in Barcelona, called Barcelona Sants, is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from its city center.
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