There are 10 ways to get from Coimbra to Tarragona by bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), car, towncar, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
10h 32m€85–231Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Lisboa Orientetrain
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LIS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 29m€69–221Train
- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
14h 52m€132–290Drive 994.7 km
- Drive from Coimbra to Tarragonacar 994.7 km
10h 45m€158–228Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take a town car from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane OPO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 9m€206–317Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Tarragonabus ALSA - Smzc
14h 45m€83–154Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbra to Portobus
- Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lleida, Estació d'Autobusosbus
- Take the bus from Lleida to Tarragonabus
19h 25m€112–212Bus to Badajoz Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coimbra to Badajozbus
- Fly from Badajoz Airport (BJZ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BJZ - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 1m€154–408Train, train to Vigo, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Porto Campanhatrain
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Vigo Guixartrain
- Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VGO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
10h 21m€102–272Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train
- Take a town car from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane OPO - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Camp De Tarragonatrain
9h 41m€251–408
Coimbra to Tarragona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Tarragona is to bus via Madrid Airport (MAD) which costs €80 - €160 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbra to Tarragona is to towncar and fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs €200 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbra to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra and arriving at Tarragona via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbra to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Coimbra-B and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via Entroncamento, Badajoz and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Coimbra and Tarragona is 1050 km. The road distance is 994.7 km.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Tarragona without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 32m and costs €85 - €240.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Coimbra to Tarragona, including transfers.
Coimbra to Tarragona bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra station.
Coimbra to Tarragona train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Coimbra-B station.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Tarragona is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid Airport (MAD), which costs €80 - €160 and takes 14h 45m.
What companies run services between Coimbra, Portugal and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Coimbra-B to Tarragona - Camí de l'Àngel, 23 via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Camp De Tarragona, and Estació del Camp de Tarragona in around 14h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Tarragona via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–130
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €28–130
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €28–130
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–120
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from Vigo to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Vigo to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Valencia Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Valencia Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–130
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–120
Flights from Badajoz Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Flights from Vigo to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Vigo to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Valencia Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Valencia Airport via Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Flights from Vigo to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–210
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Valencia Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Porto Campanha to Vigo Guixar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estació del Nord to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Coimbra-B to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Entroncamento to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Coimbra-B to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Coimbra-B to Porto Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Coimbra to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Coimbra to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +376 806 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- interurbana.ad
Bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lleida, Estació d'Autobusos
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95–180
- Website
- https://www.interurbana.ad/idioma-en
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 23 95 79
- [email protected]
- Website
- autocareslazara.com
Bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lleida, Estació d'Autobusos
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €95–105
- Schedules at
- autocareslazara.com
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- hife.es
Bus from Lleida to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.hife.es/en
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- [email protected]
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Towncar from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €165
- Website
- https://www.vmtransfers.com/en/
Towncar from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €165
- Website
- https://www.vmtransfers.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Coimbra to Tarragona bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 station.
Tarragona is 1h ahead of Coimbra. It is currently 11:55 AM in Coimbra and 12:55 PM in Tarragona.
Coimbra to Tarragona train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbra to Tarragona is 995 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Coimbra to Tarragona.
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