How to travel from León to Tarragona, Spain

The distance between León and Tarragona is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from León to Tarragona by plane, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Leon (LEN) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Tarragona.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Drive

Drive to Tarragona.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance702km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between León and Tarragona

There are several options for getting from León to Tarragona by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between León and Tarragona is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from León and Tarragona by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from León to Tarragona is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between León and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between León and Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Leon (LEN) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from León and Tarragona. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from León to Tarragona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

ALSA and HIFE S.A. run regular bus services between León and Tarragona. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from León to Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Leon (LEN) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 León and Tarragona. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to Tarragona is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from León to Tarragona

Compare travel optionsbetween León and Tarragona

Transport options from León to Tarragona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 55m
€215($215)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Bus and Plane4hrs
€95($95)
every 4 hours802km (499 miles)
Bus to Oviedo, plane5h 10m
€130($130)
hourly978km (608 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€85($85)
once daily903km (561 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand702km (436 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