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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. 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 train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 82 km
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1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m 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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FAQs: Travel from Tarragona to Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona 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 Tarragona to Barcelona.
You can get between Tarragona and Barcelona 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Barcelona is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €7 compared to other travel options to Barcelona:
Taking a train costs €3 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €10 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Tarragona to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 34 min.
There are alternative travel options to Barcelona that take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 5 min.
You should expect to travel around 81 km from Tarragona to Barcelona.
The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Barcelona is:
- Around 26 coaches per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Tarragona to Barcelona 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 Tarragona to Barcelona:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from Tarragona to Barcelona depart from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Tarragona to Barcelona:
- You can go to Barcelona from Tarragona by coach with Alsa, Bus Plana, Empresa Plana, Bus Garraf or FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €10 with Alsa from Tarragona to Barcelona on Omio.
- You can go to Barcelona from Tarragona by train with Renfe Regional Exprés, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe REGIONAL, Renfe EUROMED or Renfe Viajeros. You'll see cheap train tickets for €6 with Renfe Intercity from Tarragona to Barcelona on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Tarragona to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 26 direct coaches a day to Barcelona with Alsa, Bus Plana, Empresa Plana or FlixBus.
- You can find 20 direct trains per day to take to Barcelona with Renfe Regional Exprés, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe REGIONAL, Renfe EUROMED or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Barcelona 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 journey.
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