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Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Tarragona
Travel to Tarragona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Tarragona.
There are 2 travel options from Barcelona to Tarragona: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Tarragona is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Tarragona:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $11 (€10) from Barcelona to Tarragona.
The fastest way to get to Tarragona from Barcelona is by train with an average travel time of 30 min.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 5 min on average.
The Barcelona to Tarragona distance is around 50 miles (81 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Tarragona is:
- 26 buses per day.
- 18 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Tarragona from Barcelona as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Barcelona to Tarragona:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona depart from El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Most travelers take a train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Tarragona:
- You can travel from Barcelona to Tarragona by bus with Alsa, Bus Plana, FlixBus or Empresa Plana. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with Alsa from Barcelona to Tarragona.
- You can take a train from Barcelona to Tarragona with Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (6), Renfe, iryo or Renfe Viajeros. Cheap tickets can be found for $8 (€7) with Renfe AVLO from Barcelona to Tarragona.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Alsa, Bus Plana, FlixBus or Empresa Plana with 26 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Renfe Viajeros 18 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Tarragona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Barcelona and Tarragona.
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