How to travel from Valencia to Tarragona

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valencia to Tarragona

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €53.

Distance: 229 km

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€25

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€32

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€151

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4h 11m

Average total duration

3h 41m

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3h 24m

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2h 54m

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4h 22m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Valencia to Tarragona

How to get from Valencia to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Valencia to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
07:15AM3h45
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
11:00AMTarragona
301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

HifeNormal
06:30AM4h30
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
11:00AMTarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco
251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Renfe EUROMED01182
06:02PM2h25
Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
08:27PMCamp de Tarragona
561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe18096
05:45PM4h39
Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
10:24PMTarragona station
261One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Intercity01382
06:37PM2h27
Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
09:04PMTarragona station
391One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED01192
06:42PM2h33
Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
09:15PMCamp de Tarragona
511One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
12:30PM3h50
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
04:20PMTarragona
301One-way
0 transfers
HifeNormal
03:45PM4h55
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
08:40PMTarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco
251One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
05:30PM3h55
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
09:25PMTarragona
301One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX4060 · UX7701
08:35PM12h20
Valencia Airport
08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
1161One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX4064 · UX7701
12:25PM20h30
Valencia Airport
08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
1251One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX4060 · UX7703
08:35PM20h00
Valencia Airport
04:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
1731One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Valencia 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 Valencia to Tarragona.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Valencia to Tarragona: coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Tarragona from Valencia is by taking a train, which costs on average €18.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Valencia to Tarragona:

Taking a train costs €4 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €22.

A train is €29 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €47 from Valencia to Tarragona.

The quickest way to travel between Valencia and Tarragona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Tarragona by coach takes 3 h 50 min on average.

Getting to Tarragona by train takes 2 h 22 min on average.

The distance between Valencia and Tarragona is around 229 km.

The average frequency per day from Valencia to Tarragona is:

  • 8 coaches a day.
  • 16 flights a day.
  • 4 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Valencia to Tarragona as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Valencia to Tarragona:

  • Coaches mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Trains mostly leave from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla and tend to arrive in Tarragona.

The following travel companies offer services from Valencia to Tarragona:

  • Alsa, Hife or FlixBus can get you to Tarragona by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Hife from Valencia to Tarragona for €22 on Omio.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, Air Nostrum or Iberia to go to Tarragona by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Valencia to Tarragona tickets on Omio for €37.
  • Travel with Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe Intercity, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Torre del Oro or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Tarragona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Torre del Oro Valencia to Tarragona tickets on Omio for €18.

Yes, there are direct services available from Valencia to Tarragona with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coaches with Alsa, Hife or FlixBus with 8 direct coaches per day.
  • Direct flights with Iberia with 1 direct flight per day.
  • Direct trains with Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe Intercity, Renfe EUROMED or Renfe Viajeros with 4 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Tarragona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Valencia to Tarragona.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Valencia to Tarragona often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Madrid, Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat or Zaragoza. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Valencia and Tarragona itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Tarragona and any of these top destinations today!
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