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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 82 km
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€15 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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