The distance between Santander and Tarragona is around 633km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Santander to Tarragona by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tarragona → Santander if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.
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Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Tarragona.
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Take the bus to Bilbao then take the train to Camp De Tarragona.
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There are several options for getting from Santander to Tarragona by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 25m. 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 €78 ($78).
The distance between Santander and Tarragona is around 633km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Santander and Tarragona by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Santander to Tarragona is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).
The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Santander and Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santander and Tarragona. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Tarragona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zaragoza. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
ALSA, HIFE S.A., FlixBus and MonBus run regular bus services between Santander and Tarragona. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Santander (SDR) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Santander and Tarragona. The distance is around 633km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Tarragona is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €78($78) | hourly | 638km (397 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | €79($79) | hourly | 676km (420 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8hrs | €67($67) | twice daily | 661km (411 miles) |
Bus via San Sebastian / Donostia | 10h 25m | €45($45) | 4 times a week | 713km (443 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 20m | €54($54) | once daily | 677km (421 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €115($115) | on demand | 633km (394 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tarragona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.