How to travel from San Vicente de la Barquera to Tarragona, Spain
The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from San Vicente de la Barquera 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 Tarragona → San Vicente de la Barquera if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Santander then Zaragoza and then to Tarragona.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Santander then take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Camp De Tarragona.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Vicente de la Barquera to Tarragona by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).
The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (329 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Tarragona is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Vicente de la Barquera to Tarragona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santander and Zaragoza. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
ALSA, Autobuses La Cantabrica, Autobuses Palomera S.A., HIFE S.A. and MonBus run regular bus services between San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Vicente de la Barquera to Tarragona. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona. The distance is around 682km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Tarragona is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €87($87) | 5 times a day | 706km (439 miles) |
| Bus to Oviedo, plane | 5h 45m | €135($135) | 5 times a day | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Bus to Santander, plane | 6hrs | €88($88) | 5 times a day | 744km (462 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €76($76) | twice daily | 729km (453 miles) |
| Bus via San Sebastian | 12h 45m | €58($58) | 4 times a week | 801km (498 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 40m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 1,061km (659 miles) |
| Bus to Bilbao, Train | 9h 60m | €60($60) | once daily | 751km (467 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €125($125) | on demand | 682km (424 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between San Vicente de la Barquera and Tarragona
Bus companies
Autobuses La Cantabrica
Autobuses Palomera S.A.
HIFE S.A.
MonBus
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Tarragona
The following major airports near Tarragona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Reus Airport (REU)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Tarragona
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Tarragona
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Tarragona