The distance between Tarragona and Barcelona is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tarragona to Barcelona 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 Barcelona → Tarragona if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Barcelona-Sants.
Take the bus to Barcelona.
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There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Barcelona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €12 ($12).
The distance between Tarragona and Barcelona is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (51 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Tarragona and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Barcelona is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €12 ($12).
The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tarragona and Barcelona. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tarragona and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1hr.
Renfe run train services between Tarragona and Barcelona. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Barcelona. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tarragona and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.
Empresa Plana and Bus Garraf run regular bus services between Tarragona and Barcelona. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants. instead which will take 1hr.
The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tarragona and Barcelona. The distance is around 96km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1hr | €12($12) | every 4 hours | 84km (52 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 25m | hourly | 97km (60 miles) | |
Bus via Vilanova i la Geltrú - C/Pare Garí | 2h 20m | €40($40) | hourly | 109km (68 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €12($12) | on demand | 96km (60 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.