There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
1h 9m€7–27Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Tarragone93 km
1h 29m€6Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragonabus
1h 45m€9–26Drive 95.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Tarragonacar 95.4 km
1h 9m€16–22
Barcelona to Tarragona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Tarragona is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Tarragona is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €7 - €27.
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-Sants and arriving at Tarragona. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Barcelona and Tarragona is 84 km. The road distance is 95.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €7 - €27.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.
Barcelona to Tarragona bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia station.
Barcelona to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Tarragona is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €7 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €26 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona hourly. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 1h 9m. 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. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Tarragone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Tarragona bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Tarragona station.
Barcelona to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Tarragona is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Barcelona to Tarragona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Tarragona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.