How to travel from Cádiz to Tarragona, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and Tarragona is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cádiz to Tarragona by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Tarragona.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Tarragona.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,015km (631 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and Tarragona

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to Tarragona by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Cádiz and Tarragona is around 1,014km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 15h 15m to get from Cádiz and Tarragona by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Tarragona is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cádiz and Tarragona. We recommend that you take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cádiz and Tarragona. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cádiz to Tarragona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Cádiz and Tarragona. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cádiz to Tarragona. We recommend that you take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Cádiz and Tarragona. The distance is around 1,015km (631 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to Tarragona is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Transport options from Cádiz to Tarragona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,014km (630 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane and bus4h 50m
€95($95)
hourly1,061km (660 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
€110($110)
once daily1,087km (675 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€120($120)
on demand1,015km (631 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