How to travel from Bilbao to Tarragona

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bilbao to Tarragona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €20.

Distance: 260 miles (419 km)

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€58

Average price

€45

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Cheapest

€75

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6h 42m

Average total duration

6h 12m

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7h 30m

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30m

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5h 3m

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2h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.5kg

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Renfe ALVIA

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from Bilbao to Tarragona

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Renfe ALVIA00437
03:02PM6h28
Bilbao-Abando
09:30PMCamp de Tarragona
$731One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe ALVIA00437
03:02PM6h28
Bilbao-Abando
09:30PMCamp de Tarragona
$731One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1421
08:55AM1h10
Bilbao Airport
10:05AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Vueling AirlinesVY1435
10:00PM1h10
Bilbao Airport
11:10PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1361One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1423
07:10AM1h10
Bilbao Airport
08:20AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1491One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1427
11:25AM1h10
Bilbao Airport
12:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1851One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Tarragona.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bilbao and Tarragona including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Tarragona is a flight with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Tarragona costing on average $35 (€28).

A flight is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Tarragona costing on average $56 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Tarragona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 12m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Bilbao to Tarragona is approximately 260 miles (419 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Tarragona is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Tarragona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Tarragona.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Tarragona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife, Vibasa to go to Tarragona by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Tarragona by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Bus Plana, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Tarragona by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Tarragona often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Zaragoza, El Prat de Llobregat. 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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