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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valencia to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 €27, while a flight costs an average of €251.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €251 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m 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 Valencia to Tarragona
Compare the available ways to get from Valencia to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Tarragona:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Tarragona costing on average €41.
A bus is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Tarragona costing on average €251.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 2h 46m 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 Valencia to Tarragona
How to get from Valencia to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valencia to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
180965:45 PM 4h39 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord 10:24 PM Tarragona station €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 18096
5:45 PM 4h39 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord 10:24 PM Tarragona station €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB23777:30 AM 1h10 Valencia Airport 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €415 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 01192
6:42 PM 2h33 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord 9:15 PM Camp de Tarragona €27 1 One-way 0 transfers 
006944:59 PM 2h54 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord 7:53 PM Camp de Tarragona €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
004605:30 PM 2h41 Valencia-Estacio Del Nord 8:11 PM Camp de Tarragona €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal3:45 PM 4h55 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco €24 1 One-way 0 transfers- Normal
7:15 AM 3h45 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos 11:00 AM Tarragona €28 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
12:30 PM 3h50 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos 4:20 PM Tarragona €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UX4014 · UX6102
5:05 PM 4h05 Valencia Airport 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €130 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX4008 · UX6102
8:55 AM 12h15 Valencia Airport 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €130 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX4008 · UX6060
8:55 AM 5h30 Valencia Airport 2:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €150 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Tarragona:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Tarragona costing on average €41.
A bus is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Tarragona costing on average €251.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Tarragona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Estacio Del Nord and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Tarragona.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, ITA, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Vueling to go to Tarragona by flight.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Tarragona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife to go to Tarragona by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 8 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, Hife.
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