The average train between Portbou and Tarragona takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Portbou and Tarragona. The earliest departure is at 5:32 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 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portbou to Tarragona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 4h 48m.
Portbou to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Port-Bou station.
Portbou to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Tarragona station.
Book your Portbou to Tarragona train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portbou and Tarragona is 215.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Port-Bou to Tarragona via Girona and Barcelona-Sants in around 3h 16m.