4.9
4.6Travel Information between Barcelona and Tarragona
 Distance | 81 km |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €7 - €10 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €7 • 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €7 • 30 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa or Renfe Regional Exprés |
Travel 81 km by train or coach to Tarragona from Barcelona. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Alsa or Renfe Regional Exprés among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Barcelona to Tarragona.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Tarragona
How to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NormalCheapest
NormalFastest
NormalOther options
NormalNormalFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Dec 07
Dec 08
Dec 09
Dec 10
Dec 11
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 14
Dec 15
Dec 16
Dec 17
Dec 18
Dec 19
Dec 20
Dec 21
Dec 22
Dec 23
Dec 24
Dec 25
Dec 26
Dec 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Tarragona.
There are 2 ways to get from Barcelona to Tarragona: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Tarragona is a train with an average price of €7.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Tarragona:
A train is €3 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Barcelona to Tarragona costing on average €10.
The fastest way from Barcelona to Tarragona is by train with an average journey time of 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Tarragona that take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 5 min.
Tarragona is approximately 81 km away from Barcelona.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Tarragona is:
- 26 coaches per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Barcelona to Tarragona as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Barcelona to Tarragona:
- Most travellers take a coach from El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Most travellers take a train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona.
The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Tarragona:
- Alsa, Bus Plana, FlixBus or Empresa Plana can get you to Tarragona by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Alsa from Barcelona to Tarragona for €10 on Omio.
- Travel with Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (6), Renfe, iryo or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Tarragona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe AVLO Barcelona to Tarragona tickets on Omio for €7.
Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
- You can find 26 direct coaches per day to take to Tarragona with Alsa, Bus Plana, FlixBus or Empresa Plana.
- You'll find 18 direct trains a day to Tarragona with Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Tarragona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
Travelling from Barcelona to Tarragona: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
Popular countries
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
