How to travel from San Sebastián to Tarragona, Spain

The distance between San Sebastián and Tarragona is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Tarragona by bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Tarragona.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tarragona.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance495km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Tarragona

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Tarragona by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 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 €100 ($100).

The distance between San Sebastián and Tarragona is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from San Sebastián and Tarragona by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Tarragona is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Sebastián and Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from San Sebastian (EAS) 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 San Sebastián and Tarragona. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 35m.

ALSA, HIFE S.A. and MonBus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Tarragona. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from San Sebastian (EAS) 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 San Sebastián and Tarragona. The distance is around 495km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Tarragona is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from San Sebastián to Tarragona

Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Tarragona

Transport options from San Sebastián to Tarragona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 45m
€100($100)
every 3 hours505km (314 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 40m
€100($100)
every 3 hours660km (410 miles)
Bus to Bilboko Autobus Geltokia, plane5h 20m
€105($105)
every 3 hours838km (521 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
€61($61)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Bus to Tarragona7h 35m
€35($35)
4 times a week513km (319 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€59($59)
on demand495km (308 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