How to travel from Marbella to Tarragona, Spain

The distance between Marbella and Tarragona is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marbella 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 TarragonaMarbella if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Malaga (AGP) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Málaga then take the train to Camp De Tarragona.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tarragona.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance929km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marbella and Tarragona

There are several options for getting from Marbella to Tarragona by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Marbella and Tarragona is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 738km (459 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Marbella and Tarragona by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marbella to Tarragona is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Marbella and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Marbella and Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marbella and Tarragona. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marbella and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 16h 35m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Marbella and Tarragona. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marbella to Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Marbella and Tarragona. The distance is around 929km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marbella to Tarragona is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marbella and Tarragona

Transport options from Marbella to Tarragona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€85($85)
every 2 hours907km (564 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€84($84)
4 times a day793km (493 miles)
Bus
16h 35m
€100($100)
every 20 mins1,019km (633 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 25m
€140($140)
once daily1,093km (679 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€110($110)
on demand929km (577 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