There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona by train (Renfe), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Estacio De Francia to Tarragonatrain Re
1h 38m€8–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Tarragone93 km
1h 37m€6Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragonabus
1h 59m€22–26Drive 96.7 km
- Drive from Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragonacar 96.7 km
1h 7m€16–23Train via Barcelona Sants
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
1h 46m€10–30
Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €15 - €23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia and arriving at Tarragona. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Estacio De Francia and arriving at Tarragona. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Barcelona Cathedral and Tarragona is 93 km. The road distance is 96.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €8 - €30.
The train from Barcelona-Estacio De Francia to Tarragona takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia station.
Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Estacio De Francia station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €8 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €26 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Cathedral, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Estacio De Francia to Tarragona every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Empresa Plana operates a bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragona hourly. Tickets cost €22–26 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Estacio De Francia to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Estacio De Francia to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- rodalies.gencat.cat
Train from Barcelona-Estacio De Francia to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–30
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/inici/index.html
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/ca/inici/index.html
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–27
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/inici/index.html
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/ca/inici/index.html
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–26
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Tarragone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
Read the travel guide
Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Tarragona station.
Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona.
Book your Barcelona Cathedral to Tarragona train tickets online with Omio.
There are 4010+ hotels available in Tarragona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona Cathedral and Tarragona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















