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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Tarragona is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Tarragona is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs €35 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Tarragona via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Tarragona?

The distance between Bilbao and Tarragona is 570 km. The road distance is 530.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €70 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Bilbao to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Tarragona bus from?

Bilbao to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Tarragona train from?

Bilbao to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Tarragona is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Zaragoza, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Bilbao to Tarragona bus arrive?

Bilbao to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.

Where does the Bilbao to Tarragona train arrive?

Bilbao to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Tarragona is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Bilbao to Tarragona.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Tarragona?

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

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

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

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Camp De Tarragonatrain Alv
7h 18m
€73–106
Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 4m
€36–164
Bus via Zaragoza
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Tarragonabus
7h 35m
€47–99
Drive 530.4 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Tarragonacar 530.4 km
5h 4m
€85–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus L20
2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Tarragonabus
9h 40m
€39–62
Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 31m
€91–260
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VIT - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
4h 59m
€38–307
Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 56m
€60–249

Bilbao to Tarragona by train and bus (Renfe)

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 569.9 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Camp De Tarragona once daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Tarragona via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza in around 7h 35m.

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