How to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona

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Travel Information from Tarragona to Barcelona

distanceDistance50 miles (81 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$7 - $12
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa or Renfe Regional Exprés

Travel 50 miles (81 km) by bus or train to Barcelona from Tarragona. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa or Renfe Regional Exprés among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Tarragona to Barcelona.

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from Tarragona to Barcelona

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

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

Renfe INTERCITY
09:08AM1h02
Tarragona station
10:10AMBarcelona Sants
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Renfe AVE
01:45PM0h36
Camp de Tarragona
02:21PMBarcelona Sants
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Renfe AVLO
10:10PM0h34
Camp de Tarragona
10:44PMBarcelona Sants
$91One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe AVE
01:45PM0h36
Camp de Tarragona
02:21PMBarcelona Sants
$111One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVE
11:01AM0h36
Camp de Tarragona
11:37AMBarcelona Sants
$191One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVE
10:06AM0h36
Camp de Tarragona
10:42AMBarcelona Sants
$221One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
11:00AM1h30
Tarragona
12:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$141One-way
0 transfers
Plana
10:00AM1h05
Tarragona
11:05AMBarcelona
$211One-way
0 transfers
Plana
10:00AM1h20
Tarragona
11:20AMBarcelona
$211One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Tarragona to Barcelona

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona, 83,78% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Tarragona to Barcelona and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Renfe, Alsa and AVE will get you between Tarragona and Barcelona at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.

    Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

      FAQs: Travel from Tarragona to Barcelona

      FAQs: Travel to Barcelona 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 Tarragona to Barcelona.
      FAQs

      You can get between Tarragona and Barcelona 2 different ways: bus or train.

      The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Tarragona is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Tarragona to Barcelona:

      Taking a train costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $12 (€10).

      The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Tarragona is by train with an average travel time of 35 min.

      Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

      Bus takes on average 1 h 30 min.

      The Tarragona to Barcelona distance is around 50 miles (81 km).

      The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Barcelona is:

      • 1 bus a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Tarragona to Barcelona as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarragona to Barcelona:

      • Buses from Tarragona to Barcelona most often leave from Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco) and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
      • Trains mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Barcelona Sants.

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

      • You can take a bus from Tarragona to Barcelona with Alsa, Bus Plana, Infobus, Movelia, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€10) with Alsa from Tarragona to Barcelona.
      • You can travel by train from Tarragona to Barcelona with Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe, Renfe Intercity, Renfe REGIONAL, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Euromed, Renfe (3), Ouigo, Renfe Torre del Oro, Renfe (6), iryo or Renfe AVE INT, and you can find Renfe Intercity Tarragona to Barcelona tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Tarragona to Barcelona with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Barcelona with Alsa or FlixBus.

      Direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Omio customers who travel from Tarragona to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville or Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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