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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Tarragona is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 21h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Tarragona is to train and fly which takes 8h 11m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Tarragona via Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Caen to Tarragona?

The distance between Caen and Tarragona is 1401 km. The road distance is 1118.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs €250 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Caen to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Tarragona bus from?

Caen to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Tarragona train from?

Caen to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Caen to Tarragona is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs €250 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 21h 41m.

Where does the Caen to Tarragona bus arrive?

Caen to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal station.

Where does the Caen to Tarragona train arrive?

Caen to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Tarragona is 1119 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Caen to Tarragona.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

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Caen to Tarragona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Caen to Tarragona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
11h 17m
€254–399
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 41m
€96–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Barcelonabus
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
20h 31m
€116–177
Drive 1,118.6 km
1. Drive from Caen to Tarragonacar 1,118.6 km
12h 15m
€183–264
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ORY - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 20m
€108–321
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CDG - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 27m
€120–343
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BVA - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 38m
€120–333
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 36m
€101–296
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Reus Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Reus Airport (REU)plane ORY - REU
8h 11m
€129–375
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CFR - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
10h 5m
€97–371

Caen to Tarragona by train and subway

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11h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,401.2 km
Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Tarragona, Spain?

You can take a train from Caen to Tarragona via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 41m.

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