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

The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Tarragona is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Tarragona is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Carcassonne and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Carcassonne and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Tarragona via Perpignan and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Carcassonne to Tarragona?

The distance between Carcassonne and Tarragona is 390 km. The road distance is 346.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Carcassonne to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carcassonne to Tarragona bus from?

Carcassonne to Tarragona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.

Where do I catch the Carcassonne to Tarragona train from?

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

Train or bus from Carcassonne to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Tarragona is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Carcassonne to Tarragona bus arrive?

Carcassonne to Tarragona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perpignan station.

Where does the Carcassonne to Tarragona train arrive?

Carcassonne to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Perpignan station.

Can I drive from Carcassonne to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Tarragona is 346 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Carcassonne to Tarragona.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

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Carcassonne to Tarragona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carcassonne to Tarragona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
5h 15m
€54–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Perpignanbus FlixBus 731 / ...
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10m
€35–63
Drive 346.2 km
1. Drive from Carcassonne to Tarragonacar 346.2 km
4h 33m
€55–80
Bus via Barcelona Airport (BCN)
1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1701 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbano to Tarragonabus Barcelona
7h 40m
€47–69

Carcassonne to Tarragona by train

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Distance: 389.9 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Tarragona via Perpignan and Barcelona-Sants in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Tarragona - Bus Station via Perpignan - Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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