How to travel from Guadalajara to Tarragona, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Tarragona is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Guadalajara 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Tarragona.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Tarragona.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Tarragona.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance488km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Tarragona

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Tarragona by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Guadalajara and Tarragona is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Guadalajara and Tarragona by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Tarragona is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Tarragona. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Guadalajara and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 15m.

Renfe run train services between Guadalajara and Tarragona. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Guadalajara and Tarragona. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Tarragona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zaragoza. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

ALSA, HIFE S.A. and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Tarragona. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Tarragona. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 3h 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 Guadalajara and Tarragona. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Tarragona is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Tarragona

Transport options from Guadalajara to Tarragona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
€64($64)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Bus to Canillejas, plane3h 55m
€500($505)
twice a week542km (337 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 60m
€100($100)
twice daily623km (387 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€52($52)
twice daily494km (307 miles)
Bus via Teruel8h 15m
€63($63)
twice a week642km (399 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€40($40)
5 times a week527km (327 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand488km (303 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