How to travel from Elche to Tarragona, Spain
The distance between Elche and Tarragona is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Elche 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 Tarragona → Elche if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€69($69)
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2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Valencia and then to Tarragona.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€45($45)
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Villena then take the train to Tarragona.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€37($37)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Tarragona
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Elche to Tarragona by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).
The distance between Elche and Tarragona is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Elche and Tarragona by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Elche to Tarragona is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Elche and Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elche and Tarragona. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Elche and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 8hrs.
ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Elche and Tarragona. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elche to Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Elche and Tarragona. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Tarragona is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Tarragona
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 2h 45m | €69($69) | twice daily | 512km (318 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €195($195) | twice daily | 754km (468 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | €75($75) | twice daily | 603km (375 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 6h 50m | €45($45) | 4 times a day | 455km (283 miles) |
| Bus to Tarragona | 8hrs | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 491km (305 miles) |
| Bus to Port Aventura World | 8h 35m | €28($28) | twice daily | 486km (302 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 55m | €37($37) | every 20 mins | 446km (277 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €79($79) | on demand | 430km (267 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.
Reus Airport (REU)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Tarragona
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Tarragona
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Tarragona