What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Tarragona?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Tarragona is to fly and train which costs €50 - €220 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Tarragona?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Tarragona via Basel Euroairport FR, Dijon and Barcelona Airport El Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Tarragona via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Tarragona?

The distance between Basel and Tarragona is 927 km. The road distance is 1080.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Tarragona without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €160 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Tarragona?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Basel to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tarragona bus from?

Basel to Tarragona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tarragona train from?

Basel to Tarragona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Basel to Tarragona is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 18h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Tarragona bus arrive?

Basel to Tarragona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.

Where does the Basel to Tarragona train arrive?

Basel to Tarragona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Tarragona is 1081 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Basel to Tarragona.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Tarragona?

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Basel to Tarragona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Tarragona by plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car

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Fly from Basel, train
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 4m
€51–216
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
11h 16m
€169–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Dijonbus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus
18h 13m
€93–164
Drive 1,080.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tarragonacar 1,080.7 km
10h 44m
€190–275
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 18m
€87–302
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 22m
€76–348
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 1m
€120–463
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 45m
€90–158

Basel to Tarragona by train

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11h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 927 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Tarragona, Spain?

You can take a train from St Louis to Tarragona via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Tarragona via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Dijon, and Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 in around 18h 13m.

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