How to travel from Bilbao to Tarragona

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Travel Information between Bilbao and Tarragona

Distance259 miles (418 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$25 - $57
Cheapest modeFlight • $25 (€23) • 1 h 10 min
Fastest modeFlight • $25 (€23) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesAlsa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe ALVIA

Travel 259 miles (418 km) by bus, train or flight from Bilbao to Tarragona. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe ALVIA among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Bilbao to Tarragona.

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from Bilbao to Tarragona

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

Our recommendation

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

Alsa
08:15PM7h35
Bilbao
03:50AMTarragona
$631One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Alsa
08:15PM7h35
Bilbao
03:50AMTarragona
$631One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Alsa
08:15PM7h35
Bilbao
03:50AMTarragona
$631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Alsa
08:30AM8h45
Bilbao
05:15PMTarragona
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:35AM25h25
Bilbao
04:00AMTarragona
$2091One-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.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to Tarragona: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Tarragona is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $25 (€23) compared to other travel options to Tarragona:

A flight is $31 (€28) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $57 (€51) from Bilbao to Tarragona.

Taking a flight costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $34 (€31).

The quickest way to travel from Bilbao to Tarragona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Tarragona by bus takes 7 h 30 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 6 h 10 min of travel time.

Tarragona is approximately 259 miles (418 km) away from Bilbao.

The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Tarragona is:

  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • 1 train a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bilbao to Tarragona:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Tarragona.
  • Most travelers board their train from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bilbao to Tarragona:

  • You can travel by bus to Tarragona from Bilbao with Alsa, and you can find Alsa Bilbao to Tarragona tickets for $57 (€51) on Omio.
  • You can travel between Bilbao and Tarragona by flight with Vueling Airlines, Air Europa or Iberia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $25 (€23) with Vueling Airlines from Bilbao to Tarragona.
  • You can go to Tarragona from Bilbao by train with Renfe ALVIA. You'll see cheap train tickets for $34 (€31) with Renfe ALVIA from Bilbao to Tarragona on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Tarragona with the following travel companies:

  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
  • Direct flights with Vueling Airlines with 7 direct flights per day.
  • Direct train available with 1 direct train 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 to Tarragona from Bilbao.

Looking to extend your trip from Bilbao to Tarragona? Many Omio customers who go from Bilbao to Tarragona usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, El Prat de Llobregat or Zaragoza. If you're looking to explore Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, El Prat de Llobregat or Zaragoza from Tarragona, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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