There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Tarifa by plane, bus, car ferry, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Malaga, bus • 6h 57m
9 alternative options
Fly to Sevilla, bus • 7h 36m
Fly to Tangier, car ferry • 7h 28m
Fly to Jerez, train, bus • 7h 31m
Fly to Granada-Jaén, bus • 10h 6m
Train • 11h 14m
Train via Madrid • 11h 21m
Bus • 18h 45m
Car ferry • 33h 15m
Drive • 11h 11m
Barcelona to Tarifa by train, walk and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Tarifa is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €170 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Tarifa is to fly and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Tarifa via Algeciras San Bernardo Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Barcelona to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Tarifa via Tanger Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.
The distance between Barcelona and Tarifa is 942 km. The road distance is 1121.7 km.
Book your Barcelona to Tarifa ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Tarifa without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs €65 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Barcelona to Tarifa, including transfers.
Barcelona to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Tarifa is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 45m.
- Distance: 941.9 km
- Duration: 6h 57m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain?
You can take a train from Barcelona to Tarifa via Cordoba-Central, Algeciras, and Algeciras San Bernardo Bus Station in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Algeciras twice daily. Tickets cost €90 - €140 and the journey takes 17h.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Barcelona to Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €360
Flights from Barcelona to Tangier via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €350
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €550
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €350
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez via Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €550
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €280
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €280
Flights from Barcelona to Tangier via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €350
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €550
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez via Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €550
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €280
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €290
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €250
Flights from Barcelona to Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
Flights from Barcelona to Jerez via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €400
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €600
- Website
- royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Barcelona to Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Barcelona to Tangier via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from La Parra to Bahia Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Cordoba-Central to Algeciras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Algeciras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
This regional commuter train system (also known as Cercanías) connects Barcelona with Catalonia and the Barcelona metropolitan area, including popular destinations like Sitges and the Costa Brava. The network of routes mostly runs overground and connects to many Barcelona metro and bus stations. Trains run frequently, and tickets can be bought at station ticket machines on the day of travel. Two children per adult (up to 6 years) can travel for free. If you’re arriving or departing Barcelona on a domestic AVE or long-distance train, check your ticket for a 5-digit Combinado Cercanias code, which is redeemable for a free local ticket from the ticket machines.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren Aeropuerto Jerez La Parra to Estación de tren San Fernando-Bahía Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €4
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €70 - €100
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €40 - €110
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €30 - €80
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- info.LD@avanzagrupo.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Marbella to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Málaga to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €40
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
- Phone
- +34 956 807 059
- atencion-clientes@tgcomes.es
- Website
- tgcomes.es
Bus from Seville to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Schedules at
- tgcomes.es
Bus from San Fernando to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €19
- Schedules at
- tgcomes.es
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Algeciras
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €140
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +34 956 68 18 30
- info@frs.es
- Website
- frs.es
Car ferry from Tanger Ville to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
- Website
- FRS Ferries
- Standard Car
- €190 - €210
- Passenger
- €37 - €39
- Phone
- +34 956 68 47 29
- info@intershipping.es
- Website
- intershipping.ma
Car ferry from Tangier to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
- Schedules at
- intershipping.ma
- No car
- €34
- Car
- €167
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Barcelona to Tanger Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80 - €210
- Website
- https://www.gnv.it/en
- Cabin
- €110 - €210
- Seat
- €80 - €140
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Barcelona to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Algeciras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Tarifa is 1122 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Barcelona to Tarifa.
Book your Barcelona to Tarifa bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 928+ hotels available in Tarifa. Prices start at €30 per night.