Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valencia to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia to Tarragona will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 7 trains that leave Valencia for Tarragona on Mon, Jun 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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 Valencia to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€30 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price |
4h 38m Average duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average duration 13h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 14:02 |
Last train 18:47 |
Buy your official Renfe Intercity, Renfe and Renfe Regional Exprés train tickets from Valencia to Tarragona from $22 (€18) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.
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.
Train information from Valencia to Tarragona with Renfe:
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 departing from Valencia, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla, Valencia-Estacio Del Nord and València Cabanyal. When arriving in Tarragona, you can end your journey in train stations like Tarragona and Camp de Tarragona.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Tarragona, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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