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Compare train, flight, and bus for Stuttgart to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $142 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $142, while a flight costs an average of $387.
Distance: 655 miles (1055 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$142 Average price Cheapest | $387 Average price | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 17m Average total duration 24h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Stuttgart to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Tarragona:
A bus is $245 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Tarragona costing on average $387 (€325).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 17m.
Tickets start at around $142 (€119) compared to roughly $254 (€213) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $112 (€94). The journey takes 24h 47m versus 14h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Stuttgart to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:30 PM 30h25 Stuttgart 3:55 AM Tarragona $218 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 PM 30h25 Stuttgart 3:55 AM Tarragona $218 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 PM 30h25 Stuttgart 3:55 AM Tarragona $218 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Tarragona:
A bus is $245 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Tarragona costing on average $387 (€325).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 17m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Tarragona as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Vueling, Air France, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Transavia France, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Tarragona by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
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