How to travel from Tarragona to Palamos, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Palamos is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tarragona to Palamos by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona and then to Hospital de Palamós.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Girona then take a taxi to Palamós.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Palamós.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Palamos

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Palamos by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Tarragona and Palamos is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Tarragona and Palamos by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Palamos is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Palamos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tarragona and Palamos. We recommend that you drive to Palamós. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Palamos. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tarragona to Palamos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

ALSA, FlixBus, Moventis, Empresa Plana and Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord run regular bus services between Tarragona and Palamos. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 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 Palamos. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Girona then take a taxi to Palamós. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Palamos is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Palamos. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) 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 Palamos. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Palamos is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Tarragona to Palamos

Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Palamos

Transport options from Tarragona to Palamos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€40($40)
4 times a day221km (137 miles)
Bus via Barcelona3h 35m
€3($3)
every 3 hours218km (135 miles)
Train and Taxi + 2 similar
2h 15m
€120($120)
4 times a day224km (139 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, Bus2h 60m
€13($13)
every 4 hours227km (141 miles)
Train and Bus3h 10m
€12($12)
every 4 hours207km (129 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€24($24)
on demand203km (126 miles)

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Airports near Palamos

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

GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Palamos
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Palamos
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Palamos