How to travel from Valencia to Tarragona

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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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $75.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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$31

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$31

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$175

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$52

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4h 6m

Average total duration

3h 36m

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3h 44m

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3h 14m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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2h 46m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Tarragona is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $0.66 (€0.54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Tarragona costing on average $31 (€26).

A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Tarragona costing on average $175 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from Valencia to Tarragona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 14m.

Bus takes on average 3h 36m.

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

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from Valencia to Tarragona

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Renfe18096
    5:45 PM4h39
    Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
    10:24 PMTarragona station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe18096
    5:45 PM4h39
    Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
    10:24 PMTarragona station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe EUROMED01092
    9:06 AM2h23
    Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
    11:29 AMCamp de Tarragona
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe INTERCITY01382
    6:37 PM2h27
    Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
    9:04 PMTarragona station
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe INTERCITY01402
    7:47 PM3h00
    Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
    10:47 PMCamp de Tarragona
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA00694
    4:59 PM2h54
    Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
    7:53 PMCamp de Tarragona
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • HifeNormal
    3:45 PM4h55
    Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
    8:40 PMTarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    12:30 PM3h50
    Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
    4:20 PMTarragona
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:30 PM3h55
    Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
    9:25 PMTarragona
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ95 · AZ76
    5:25 PM22h30
    Valencia Airport
    3:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX4060 · UX7703
    8:35 PM20h00
    Valencia Airport
    4:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ95 · AZ74
    5:25 PM17h25
    Valencia Airport
    10:50 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $2781One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Valencia to Tarragona

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Valencia to Tarragona, 79,17% 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 Valencia to Tarragona 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 Valencia 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 Valencia to Tarragona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Valencia and Tarragona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Tarragona is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $0.66 (€0.54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Tarragona costing on average $31 (€26).

A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Tarragona costing on average $175 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from Valencia to Tarragona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 14m.

Bus takes on average 3h 36m.

The distance from Valencia to Tarragona is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Valencia to Tarragona is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Valencia to Tarragona:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Valencia to Tarragona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia to go to Tarragona by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Tarragona by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Tarragona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Valencia to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Iberia.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife.
Omio customers who travel from Valencia to Tarragona often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragoza, El Prat de Llobregat, Salou. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tarragona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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