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 €7. 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 €7, and a bus costs an average of €11.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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€9

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€12

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1h 26m

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56m

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30m

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1h 36m

Average total duration

1h 6m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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.

Renfe15032
09:26AM1h11
Tarragona station
10:37AMBarcelona Sants
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe15032
09:26AM1h11
Tarragona station
10:37AMBarcelona Sants
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Renfe Avant08087
08:41AM0h34
Camp de Tarragona
09:15AMBarcelona Sants
$231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AVE03073
10:30AM0h41
Camp de Tarragona
11:11AMBarcelona Sants
$171One-way
0 transfers
Renfe18084
08:26AM1h11
Tarragona station
09:37AMBarcelona Sants
$101One-way
0 transfers
Renfe18184
08:26AM1h13
Tarragona station
09:39AMBarcelona Sants
$101One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
11:00AM1h30
Tarragona
12:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$131One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
04:20PM1h35
Tarragona
05:55PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$131One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
09:25PM1h35
Tarragona
11:00PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$131One-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 $8 (€7).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Barcelona costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 36m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

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 9 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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
  • Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
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 Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Avant, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe EUROMED, iryo, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Bus Plana, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Bus Garraf, FlixBus, Empresa Plana to go to Barcelona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarragona to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 32 direct trains per day with Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Avant, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe EUROMED, iryo, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Empresa Plana.
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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