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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tarragona to Valencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $289.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $289 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Tarragona to Valencia
Compare the available ways to get from Tarragona to Valencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Valencia:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Valencia costing on average $46.
A bus is $255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Valencia costing on average $289.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 4h 14m versus 2h 40m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Tarragona to Valencia
How to get from Tarragona to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Valencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1809310:44 AM 4h41 Tarragona station 3:25 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1809310:44 AM 4h41 Tarragona station 3:25 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB23767:00 PM 1h00 Barcelona El Prat Airport 8:00 PM Valencia Airport $505 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
006978:17 AM 3h21 Camp de Tarragona 11:38 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
0046311:43 AM 2h49 Camp de Tarragona 2:32 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
012018:50 PM 2h44 Camp de Tarragona 11:34 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal10:20 AM 5h00 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco 3:20 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal6:30 PM 3h00 Tarragona 9:30 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal2:25 AM 3h20 Tarragona 5:45 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX6007 · UX40078:40 AM 2h55 Barcelona El Prat Airport 11:35 AM Valencia Airport $165 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX6071 · UX40113:30 PM 4h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:45 PM Valencia Airport $242 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX6037 · UX401111:55 AM 7h50 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:45 PM Valencia Airport $242 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Valencia:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Valencia costing on average $46.
A bus is $255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Valencia costing on average $289.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Valencia as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Valencia-Estacio Del Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Valencia by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife to go to Valencia by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, ITA, Vueling, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta to go to Valencia by flight.
- 8 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, Hife.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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