How to travel from Ávila to Tarragona, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Tarragona is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ávila to Tarragona by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TarragonaÁvila if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Tarragona.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur then Zaragoza and then to Tarragona.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio and then to Tarragona.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Tarragona.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Tarragona

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Tarragona by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Ávila and Tarragona is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (313 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Ávila and Tarragona by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Tarragona is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Tarragona. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Tarragona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Principe Pio and Chamartin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Renfe run train services between Ávila and Tarragona. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 9h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ávila and Tarragona. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Tarragona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Estación Sur and Zaragoza. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Jiménez Dorado, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, HIFE S.A., Avanza Grupo and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Ávila and Tarragona. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ávila to Tarragona. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tarragona is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Tarragona. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) and Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ávila and Tarragona. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Tarragona is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Tarragona

Transport options from Ávila to Tarragona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 60m
€110($110)
twice daily699km (434 miles)
Train to Valladolid, plane and bus4h 35m
€105($105)
every 4 hours830km (516 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
€74($74)
hourly718km (446 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, plane and bus4h 60m
€510($515)
4 times a week618km (384 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€55($55)
once daily664km (413 miles)
Bus via Madrid-Estación Sur10h 55m
€67($67)
4 times a week766km (476 miles)
Train
9h 40m
€56($56)
5 times a week709km (441 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€120($120)
on demand650km (404 miles)

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Airports near Tarragona

The following major airports near Tarragona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Tarragona
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Tarragona
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Tarragona