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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč954. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 Kč954, and a flight costs an average of Kč634.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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Kč2462 Average price Cheapest | Kč5241 Average price | Kč5453 Average price | Kč3329 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Tarragona:
A bus is Kč2779 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Tarragona costing on average Kč5241.
A bus is Kč2991 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Tarragona costing on average Kč5453.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Tarragona
How to get from Marseille to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal9:00 AM11h30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles8:30 PMTarragonaKč18271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal9:00 AM11h30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles8:30 PMTarragonaKč18271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY15094:45 PM1h10Marseille Provence Airport5:55 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportKč41611One-way0 transfers
Other options
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150098:04 AM6h08Marseille Saint-Charles2:12 PMTarragona stationKč38031One-way1 transfer
09730+
181278:04 AM6h40Marseille Saint-Charles2:44 PMTarragona stationKč38031One-way1 transfer
09730+
150338:04 AM7h08Marseille Saint-Charles3:12 PMTarragona stationKč38031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM10h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles5:55 AMTarragona, Estación de AutobusesKč26531One-way1 transfer
KL1470 · KL15215:35 PM5h10Marseille Provence Airport10:45 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportKč44311One-way1 transfer
KL1464+
KL26776:30 AM8h00Marseille Provence Airport2:30 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportKč44311One-way1 transfer
KL1464 · KL15176:30 AM9h55Marseille Provence Airport4:25 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportKč44311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Tarragona:
A bus is Kč2779 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Tarragona costing on average Kč5241.
A bus is Kč2991 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Tarragona costing on average Kč5453.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Tarragona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Tarragona by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Vueling to go to Tarragona by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, Vueling.
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