How to travel from Tarragona to Cádiz, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Cádiz is around 957km (594 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Cadiz.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Algeciras and then to Cádiz Av. José León de Carranza.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cádiz.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,017km (632 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Cádiz

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Cádiz by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Tarragona and Cádiz is around 957km (594 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 18h 45m to get from Tarragona and Cádiz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Cádiz is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Cádiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tarragona and Cádiz. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Cádiz. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tarragona to Cádiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Algeciras. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 45m.

ALSA and Socibus run regular bus services between Tarragona and Cádiz. Buses run once a week and take around 18h 45m 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 Cádiz. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cádiz is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Cádiz. San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Cádiz. The distance is around 1,017km (632 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Cádiz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Cádiz

Transport options from Tarragona to Cádiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 5m
€105($105)
5 times a day957km (594 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 35m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,012km (629 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane and train4h 55m
€95($95)
hourly1,058km (658 miles)
Bus
18h 45m
€120($120)
once a week1,213km (754 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€120($120)
on demand1,017km (632 miles)

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Airports near Cádiz

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

XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Cádiz
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Cádiz
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Cádiz