The distance between Barcelona and Tarragona is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Tarragona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €12 ($12).
The distance between Barcelona and Tarragona is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (51 miles)
It takes around 56min to get from Barcelona and Tarragona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Tarragona is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €12 ($12).
The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Tarragona. It typically takes around 56min and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Barcelona and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 56min.
Renfe run train services between Barcelona and Tarragona. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 56min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barcelona and Tarragona. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barcelona and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1h 15m.
FlixBus and Bus Garraf run regular bus services between Barcelona and Tarragona. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barcelona to Tarragona. We recommend that you take the train to Tarragona. instead which will take 56min.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barcelona and Tarragona. The distance is around 97km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Tarragona is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 56min | €12($12) | every 4 hours | 84km (52 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 15m | €10($10) | hourly | 96km (60 miles) |
Bus via Vilanova i la Geltrú - Pelegrí Ballester | 2h 25m | €38($38) | hourly | 103km (64 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €12($12) | on demand | 97km (60 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tarragona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.