4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tarragona to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Valencia will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 8 trains that leave Tarragona for Valencia on Wed, Jun 03, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Valencia:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Valencia costing on average $41 (€33).
A bus is $183 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Valencia costing on average $216 (€174).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Valencia trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01181 | Delayed 4:53 PM 6:51 PMCamp de Tarragona | 2h18 | 7:11 PM 7:11 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 01201 | On time 8:50 PM Camp de Tarragona | 2h44 | 11:34 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
| 01071 | Delayed 5:50 AM 7:50 AMCamp de Tarragona | 2h20 | 10:10 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 00697 | Delayed 6:17 AM 8:17 AMCamp de Tarragona | 3h21 | 9:38 AM 9:38 AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 01081 | On time 8:51 AM Camp de Tarragona | 2h29 | 11:20 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 18093 | 10:44 AM Tarragona station | 4h41 | 3:25 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 01101 | On time 10:51 AM Camp de Tarragona | 2h22 | 1:13 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
 00463 | 11:44 AM Camp de Tarragona | 2h48 | 2:32 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 01161 | 4:51 PM Camp de Tarragona | 2h11 | 7:02 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Tarragona to Valencia run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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