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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $91, while a train costs an average of $272.
Distance: 537 miles (865 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $272 Average price | $303 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 48m Average total duration 15h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Paris to Tarragona:
A flight is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Tarragona costing on average $93 (€75).
A flight is $181 (€147) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Tarragona costing on average $272 (€221).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Bus takes on average 15h 48m.
You'll arrive about 9h 11m sooner (1h 52m by flight vs 11h 3m by car) and save roughly $212 (€172) compared to fuel and tolls ($91 (€74) vs $303 (€246)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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How to get from Paris to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal8:45 AM17h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:25 AMTarragona$871One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal8:45 AM17h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:25 AMTarragona$871One-way1 transfer
Fastest
TO47507:35 AM1h40Paris Orly Airport9:15 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal9:30 AM16h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:25 AMTarragona$901One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM23h15Paris, Porte Maillot5:55 AMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses$1071One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM21h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:55 AMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses$1081One-way1 transfer
VY80036:30 AM1h40Paris Orly Airport8:10 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
VY80137:10 AM1h40Paris Orly Airport8:50 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
VY80018:40 AM1h40Paris Orly Airport10:20 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Tarragona:
A flight is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Tarragona costing on average $93 (€75).
A flight is $181 (€147) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Tarragona costing on average $272 (€221).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Bus takes on average 15h 48m.
- Around 94 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Tarragona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Malta Air, Air France, GetJet Airlines, easyJet, Airhub Airlines to go to Tarragona by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Tarragona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Tarragona by bus.
- 29 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, Air France, GetJet Airlines, easyJet, Airhub Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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