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Compare bus and train for Zaragoza to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$50 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Zaragoza to Tarragona
Compare the available ways to get from Zaragoza to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Tarragona:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Tarragona costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 2h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Zaragoza to Tarragona
How to get from Zaragoza to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
031737:08 PM 1h18 Zaragoza-Delicias 8:26 PM Camp de Tarragona $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
031737:08 PM 1h18 Zaragoza-Delicias 8:26 PM Camp de Tarragona $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
097252:36 PM 1h02 Zaragoza-Delicias 3:38 PM Camp de Tarragona $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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033055:09 PM 1h20 Zaragoza-Delicias 6:29 PM Camp de Tarragona $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
004377:52 PM 1h38 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:30 PM Camp de Tarragona $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
1705011:57 AM 3h57 Miraflores 3:54 PM Tarragona station $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM 3h20 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses 10:20 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM 3h30 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses 5:30 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Tarragona:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Tarragona costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Tarragona as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
- Travel with Hife, Alsa to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO to go to Tarragona by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Hife, Alsa.
- 17 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO.
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