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How to get fromAlicante to Tarragonaby train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Alicante to Tarragona by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Camp De Tarragonatrain train Eur / ...
    5h 28m
    €59–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alicante to Tarragonabus bus ALSA - Ejid-Manr / ...
    6h 10m
    €35–70

  3. Drive 411.3 km

    1. Drive from Alicante to Tarragonacar car 411.3 km
    4h 19m
    €66–95

  4. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane ALC - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain train
    4h 31m
    €42–137

  5. Bus via Valencia

    1. Take the bus from Alicante to Valencia - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Tarragona - Pl. Imperial Tàrracobus bus
    8h 15m
    €39–84

  6. Train to Valencia Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane VLC - BCN
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain train
    6h 40m
    €88–221

Alicante to Tarragona by train and bus (Renfe)

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Camp De Tarragona every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Alicante to Tarragona 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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