How to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona

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Compare train and bus for Tarragona to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $13.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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$11

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$14

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1h 26m

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56m

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1h 36m

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1h 6m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Renfe AVLO

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Barcelona:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Barcelona costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Tarragona and Barcelona including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Tarragona to Barcelona among Omio's users.

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from Tarragona to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • AVE03091
    11:27 AM0h39
    Camp de Tarragona
    12:06 PMBarcelona Sants
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AVE03183
    9:10 PM0h39
    Camp de Tarragona
    9:49 PMBarcelona Sants
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe AVANT08087
    8:41 AM0h34
    Camp de Tarragona
    9:15 AMBarcelona Sants
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe35102
    10:00 AM1h25
    Tarragona station
    11:25 AMBarcelona Sants
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe15032
    10:56 AM1h46
    Tarragona station
    12:42 PMBarcelona Sants
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03073
    10:30 AM0h41
    Camp de Tarragona
    11:11 AMBarcelona Sants
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:00 AM1h30
    Tarragona
    12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Plananormal
    10:00 AM1h05
    Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses
    11:05 AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Plananormal
    10:00 AM1h20
    Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses
    11:20 AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Tarragona to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Tarragona to Barcelona

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
There are 2 options to travel between Tarragona and Barcelona including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Barcelona:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Barcelona costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 6m.

The distance from Tarragona to Barcelona is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Barcelona is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarragona to Barcelona:
  • Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tarragona to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Bus Garraf, FlixBus, Empresa Plana to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe AVANT, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe EUROMED, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarragona to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, Plana, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Empresa Plana.
  • 32 direct trains per day with Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe AVANT, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe EUROMED, iryo, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Tarragona to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, 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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