How to travel from Tarragona to Almería, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Almería is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tarragona to Almería by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Almeria (LEI).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Almeria.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia and then to Almeria.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance699km (434 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Almería

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Almería by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Tarragona and Almería is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (356 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Tarragona and Almería by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Almería is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tarragona and Almería. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tarragona to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Tarragona and Almería. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 5m, 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 Tarragona and Almería. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tarragona to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus, ALSA and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Tarragona and Almería. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Almería. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Almería is Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Almería. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Tarragona and Almería. The distance is around 699km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Almería is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Tarragona to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 45m
€140($140)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Train
10h 5m
€120($120)
once daily1,249km (776 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 25m
€50($50)
twice daily743km (462 miles)
Bus via Valencia11h 45m
€34($34)
6 times a week762km (474 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand699km (434 miles)

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Airports near Almería

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

LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Almería
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Almería
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Almería