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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Tarragona
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Tarragona:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Tarragona costing on average $71.
A bus is $185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Tarragona costing on average $216.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 4h 15m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Alicante to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 01192
4:37 PM 4h38 Alicante-Terminal 9:15 PM Camp de Tarragona $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 01192
4:37 PM 4h38 Alicante-Terminal 9:15 PM Camp de Tarragona $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
VY13036:55 AM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 8:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 01162
1:30 PM 4h35 Alicante-Terminal 6:05 PM Camp de Tarragona $57 1 One-way 0 transfers - 01092
6:55 AM 4h34 Alicante-Terminal 11:29 AM Camp de Tarragona $72 1 One-way 0 transfers - 01112
9:15 AM 4h37 Alicante-Terminal 1:52 PM Camp de Tarragona $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal12:45 PM 7h55 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco $51 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal+Normal
11:00 AM 9h40 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco $51 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal+Normal
9:45 AM 10h55 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1305
10:40 AM 1h15 Alicante Elche Airport 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $80 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1317
7:50 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $85 1 One-way 0 transfers - UX4025 · UX6102
9:00 AM 12h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $98 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Tarragona:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Tarragona costing on average $71.
A bus is $185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Tarragona costing on average $216.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Tarragona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Tarragona.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Swiss, Iberia, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, ITA, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express to go to Tarragona by flight.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Tarragona by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
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