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Compare bus and flight for Valladolid to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valladolid to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $161 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 25m Average total duration 15h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Valladolid to Tarragona
Compare the available ways to get from Valladolid to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Tarragona:
A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valladolid to Tarragona costing on average $100.
A train is $92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valladolid to Tarragona costing on average $161.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Bus takes on average 16h 25m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 7h 43m versus 6h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Valladolid to Tarragona
How to get from Valladolid to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valladolid to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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170568:34 AM 11h50 Valladolid-Campo Grande 8:24 PM Tarragona station $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
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170568:34 AM 11h50 Valladolid-Campo Grande 8:24 PM Tarragona station $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY12216:05 PM 1h20 Valladolid Airport 7:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $92 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM 33h15 Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses 5:55 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses $306 1 One-way 2 transfers
IB54736:05 PM 1h20 Valladolid Airport 7:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $180 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Tarragona:
A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valladolid to Tarragona costing on average $100.
A train is $92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valladolid to Tarragona costing on average $161.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Bus takes on average 16h 25m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valladolid and Tarragona as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valladolid Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Valladolid-Campo Grande and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Tarragona by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Tarragona by flight.
- Travel with Linecar, FlixBus to go to Tarragona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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