How to travel from Valencia to Tarragona, Spain

The distance between Valencia and Tarragona is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Tarragona.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Plane and Bus

Fly from Valencia (VLC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tarragona.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Tarragona.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valencia and Tarragona

There are several options for getting from Valencia to Tarragona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Valencia and Tarragona is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Valencia and Tarragona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valencia to Tarragona is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Valencia and Tarragona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valencia and Tarragona. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valencia and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Valencia and Tarragona. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Valencia and Tarragona. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valencia and Tarragona with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 20m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Valencia and Tarragona. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valencia to Tarragona. We recommend that you fly from Valencia (VLC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tarragona. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Valencia and Tarragona. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valencia to Tarragona is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Valencia to Tarragona

Compare travel optionsbetween Valencia and Tarragona

Transport options from Valencia to Tarragona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€24($24)
4 times a day261km (162 miles)
Plane and Bus
2h 30m
€100($100)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€29($29)
4 times a day266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€31($31)
on demand259km (161 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