- Must visit
Parque de las Ciencias
Large interactive science museum with themed pavilions, a biodome, observation tower, and family-friendly exhibits; one of Granada's best modern museums.
Cheapest price
$141
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
5 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tarragona to Granada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Granada will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
Of the 2 trains that leave Tarragona for Granada on Mon, Jun 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 605 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 52 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 5 h 52 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $105. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 3m Average total duration 18h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Tarragona to Granada:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Granada costing on average $112 (€90).
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Granada costing on average $115 (€93).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 18h 33m.
The journey is about 1h 33m faster (5h 57m by train vs 7h 30m by car) and roughly $30 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($115 (€93) vs $145 (€117)). 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 AVE.
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 Tarragona to Granada trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:19 AM Tarragona | 5h52 | 11:11 AM Granada | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:19 AM Tarragona | 5h52 | 12:11 PM Granada | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Tarragona to Granada run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€38) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€38) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 8:27 PM |
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