How to travel from Tortosa to Tarragona, Spain

The distance between Tortosa and Tarragona is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 53min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tortosa to Tarragona by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

HIFE S.A.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Tarragona.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tarragona.

  • Duration53min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Taxis en Tortosa - Miguel Corbalan & Felip

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Drive

Drive to Tarragona.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance88km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tortosa and Tarragona

There are several options for getting from Tortosa to Tarragona by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Tortosa and Tarragona is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (44 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Tortosa and Tarragona by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tortosa to Tarragona is to take a taxi which takes around 53min and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Tortosa and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tortosa and Tarragona. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tortosa and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 10m.

Renfe run train services between Tortosa and Tarragona. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Tortosa and Tarragona. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tortosa and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 10m.

HIFE S.A. run regular bus services between Tortosa and Tarragona. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tortosa to Tarragona. We recommend that you take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Tarragona is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Tarragona. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) and Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) 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 Tortosa and Tarragona. The distance is around 88km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tortosa to Tarragona is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Tortosa to Tarragona

Compare travel optionsbetween Tortosa and Tarragona

Transport options from Tortosa to Tarragona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 10m
€14($14)
every 4 hours93km (58 miles)
Train
1h 10m
€12($12)
twice daily84km (52 miles)
Taxi
53min
€140($140)
on demand88km (55 miles)
Drive
53min
€11($11)
on demand88km (55 miles)

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Airports near Tarragona

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

REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Tarragona
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Tarragona
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Tarragona