The average train between Portbou and Tarragona takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Tarragona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Portbou and Tarragona. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Tarragona at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Girona and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Tarragona station via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Portbou to Tarragona train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Portbou station.
Portbou to Tarragona train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Tarragona station.
Book your Portbou to Tarragona train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Portbou and Tarragona is 215.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Portbou to Tarragona via Girona and Barcelona-Sants in around 3h 40m.