How to travel from Toulouse to Tarragona

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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 bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a train costs an average of €82.

Distance: 172 miles (277 km)

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€95

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€116

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€96

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7h 40m

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7h 10m

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5h 5m

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4h 35m

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4h 48m

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The cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Tarragona is a bus with an average price of €95.

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

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Tarragona costing on average €116.

A bus is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Tarragona costing on average €363.

The fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Tarragona is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 57m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Toulouse and Tarragona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Toulouse to Tarragona among Omio's users.

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from Toulouse to Tarragona

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:00 PM8h25
    Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
    2:25 AMTarragona
    411One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:00 PM8h25
    Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
    2:25 AMTarragona
    411One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1190 · IB411
    9:05 AM3h40
    Toulouse Blagnac Airport
    12:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    1661One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876259+Renfe15019+AVE09742
    3:19 PM5h53
    Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
    9:12 PMTarragona station
    1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876259+AVE09742+Renfe15055
    3:19 PM6h25
    Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
    9:44 PMTarragona station
    1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876259+Renfe18135+AVE09742
    3:19 PM6h55
    Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
    10:14 PMTarragona station
    1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • AndbusNormal+MonbusNormal
    10:15 AM10h45
    Toulouse, Airport
    9:00 PMTarragona
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • AndbusNormal+MonbusNormal
    9:45 AM11h15
    Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
    9:00 PMTarragona
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:20 PM8h05
    Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)
    2:25 AMTarragona
    611One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1198 · IB407
    6:00 AM3h45
    Toulouse Blagnac Airport
    9:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1198 · IB411
    6:00 AM6h45
    Toulouse Blagnac Airport
    12:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1198 · IB413
    6:00 AM8h00
    Toulouse Blagnac Airport
    2:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    1341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Toulouse to Tarragona

Travel to Tarragona 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 Toulouse to Tarragona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Toulouse and Tarragona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Tarragona is a bus with an average price of €95.

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

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Tarragona costing on average €116.

A bus is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Tarragona costing on average €363.

The fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Tarragona is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 57m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Toulouse to Tarragona is approximately 172 miles (277 km).
The average frequency per day from Toulouse to Tarragona is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Toulouse to Tarragona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Toulouse to Tarragona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Tarragona by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Tarragona by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Toulouse to Tarragona:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Toulouse to Tarragona often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Zaragoza, El Prat de Llobregat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tarragona and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tarragona to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Tarragona, visitors can explore the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona to learn about the city's Roman history, shop for local produce at the vibrant Mercat Central de Tarragona, and enjoy a stroll along Rambla Nova. The El Serrallo district offers a charming maritime atmosphere with seafood restaurants. Tarragona also boasts sandy beaches ideal for sunbathing and swimming. Key sights include the Tarragona Amphitheatre, Tarragona Cathedral, Roman Circus, Balcó del Mediterrani, and the Pont del Diable Roman aqueduct.
To fully enjoy Tarragona's rich history, Roman ruins, beaches, and gastronomy, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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