How to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona

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Compare bus and train 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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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from Barcelona to Tarragona

How to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Renfe18093
09:33AM1h09
Barcelona Sants
10:42AMTarragona station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe18093
09:33AM1h09
Barcelona Sants
10:42AMTarragona station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AVE03304
09:55AM0h31
Barcelona Sants
10:26AMCamp de Tarragona
$191One-way
0 transfers

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Renfe17501
09:03AM1h09
Barcelona Sants
10:12AMTarragona station
$121One-way
0 transfers
Renfe15033
05:33PM1h09
Barcelona Sants
06:42PMTarragona station
$121One-way
0 transfers
Renfe15015
04:03PM1h09
Barcelona Sants
05:12PMTarragona station
$121One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
12:00PM1h30
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
01:30PMTarragona
$151One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
05:00PM1h30
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
06:30PMTarragona
$151One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
07:00PM1h30
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:30PMTarragona
$151One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Barcelona to Tarragona

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona, 78,53% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Barcelona to Tarragona and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Barcelona and Tarragona including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Tarragona:

A train is $6 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Tarragona costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona is by train with an average journey time of 31m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

The distance from Barcelona to Tarragona is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Tarragona is:
  • Around 31 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Tarragona as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Tarragona:
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Tarragona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Empresa Plana to go to Tarragona by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Avant, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe EUROMED, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Tarragona by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Empresa Plana.
  • 31 direct trains per day with Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Avant, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe EUROMED, iryo, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Tarragona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Zaragoza, El Prat de Llobregat, Salou. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tarragona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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