How to travel from Tarragona to Formentera, Spain
The distance between Tarragona and Formentera is around 398km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tarragona to Formentera by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Formentera → Tarragona if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, bus and ferry
Take the train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla then take the bus to Denia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€400($400)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Denia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€400($400)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dènia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€395($395)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Formentera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Formentera by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Tarragona and Formentera is around 398km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Tarragona and Formentera by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Formentera is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Formentera is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry 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 Formentera. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tarragona and Formentera. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Formentera. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Formentera is Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Formentera. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) (PMI) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tarragona to Formentera. We recommend that you take the train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord then take the bus to Denia then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Formentera is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €400 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Formentera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 398km (248 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 50m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 478km (297 miles) |
Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, bus and ferry + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €400($400) | twice daily | 502km (312 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 6h 45m | €400($400) | twice daily | 488km (303 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 25m | €400($400) | twice daily | 491km (305 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 10m | €395($395) | twice daily | 484km (301 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tarragona and Formentera
Train operators
Ferry operators
Balearia
Trasmapi
Mediterranea Pitiusa
Bus companies
Plana
Airports near Formentera
The following major airports near Formentera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Formentera
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Formentera
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Formentera