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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. 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 train costs an average of $11, while a flight costs an average of $686.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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$66 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $686 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Toulouse to Tarragona
Compare the available ways to get from Toulouse to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Tarragona:
A train is $56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Toulouse to Tarragona costing on average $66.
A train is $676 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Tarragona costing on average $686.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 8h 14m versus 4h 48m 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 Toulouse to Tarragona
How to get from Toulouse to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM 11h50 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 5:55 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:05 PM 11h50 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 5:55 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IB1194 · IB4255:35 PM 3h45 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $813 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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150192:43 PM 6h29 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 9:12 PM Tarragona station $95 1 One-way 2 transfers- 4661+09742+15055
2:43 PM 7h01 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 9:44 PM Tarragona station $95 1 One-way 2 transfers - 4661+09742+18135
2:43 PM 7h31 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 10:14 PM Tarragona station $95 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Normal10:15 AM 10h25 Toulouse, Airport 8:40 PM Tarragona $71 1 One-way 1 transfer- Normal+Normal
9:45 AM 10h55 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 8:40 PM Tarragona $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:35 AM 4h25 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $437 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7409 · AF1048
2:30 PM 4h50 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 7:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $437 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7419 · AF1348
6:05 AM 5h05 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 11:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $437 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Tarragona:
A train is $56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Toulouse to Tarragona costing on average $66.
A train is $676 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Tarragona costing on average $686.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Tarragona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Tarragona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Tarragona.
- Travel with Air France, Iberia, KLM, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Transavia France, BA Cityflyer to go to Tarragona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Monbus, FlixBus, Andbus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe to go to Tarragona by train.
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