How to travel from Palamos to Tortosa, Spain

The distance between Palamos and Tortosa is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Tortosa.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus via Barcelona Nord

Take the bus to Barcelona Nord and then to Tortosa.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Tortosa.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palamos and Tortosa

There are several options for getting from Palamos to Tortosa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Palamos and Tortosa is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Palamos and Tortosa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palamos to Tortosa is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Palamos and Tortosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palamos and Tortosa. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palamos to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Girona and Barcelona-Sants. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Palamos and Tortosa. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Palamos and Tortosa. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palamos to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona Airport El Prat T1. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Moventis, HIFE S.A. and Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord run regular bus services between Palamos and Tortosa. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palamos to Tortosa. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Tortosa. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Tortosa is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Tortosa. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) 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 Palamos and Tortosa. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palamos to Tortosa is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Palamos to Tortosa

Compare travel optionsbetween Palamos and Tortosa

Transport options from Palamos to Tortosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€125($125)
twice daily308km (192 miles)
Bus via Barcelona Nord + 1 similar
4h 30m
€28($28)
every 4 hours316km (197 miles)
Bus4h 40m
€50($50)
5 times a day316km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€34($34)
on demand287km (178 miles)

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Airports near Tortosa

The following major airports near Tortosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Tortosa
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Tortosa
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Tortosa