There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbano to Tarragonabus Barcelona
1h 20m€18–22Train via Tarragona
cheapest- Take the train from El Prat Aeroport to Barcelona Santstrain R2n
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
1h 59m€9–31Train
- Take the train from El Prat Aeroport to Barcelona Santstrain R2n
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
1h 40m€12–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Tarragona (Region)83 km
59 min€40–55Drive 83 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region)car 83 km
59 min€13–19
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) is to train which costs €11 - €22 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) is to Airport Transfer which takes 59 min and costs €40 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbano and arriving at Tarragona. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region). However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at Tarragona via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Tarragona (Region) is 92 km. The road distance is 83 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs €18 - €22.
The bus from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbano to Tarragona takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbano station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from El Prat Aeroport station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs €18 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €22 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Tarragona (Region), Spain?
Empresa Plana operates a bus from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbano to Tarragona every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–22 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Prat Aeroport to Tarragona via Barcelona-Sants in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from El Prat Aeroport to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–5
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from El Prat Aeroport to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–5
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–27
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbano to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–22
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Tarragona (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Tarragona station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Barcelona Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region) is 83 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Tarragona (Region).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Tarragona (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.