There are 6 ways to get from Grenoble to Tarragona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
7h 59m€90–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 5m€57–98Drive 718.9 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Tarragonacar 718.9 km
6h 38m€116–168Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 25m€61–234Train via Valence
- Take the train from Grenoble to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
8h 41m€123–215Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 7m€73–263
Grenoble to Tarragona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Tarragona is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Tarragona is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble station to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Grenoble - Bus Station and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Tarragona via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Grenoble and Tarragona is 721 km. The road distance is 718.9 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Grenoble to Tarragona, including transfers.
Grenoble to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Grenoble - Bus Station.
Grenoble to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Tarragona is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Tarragona via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Barcelona-Sants in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Grenoble to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Grenoble to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Tarragona is 719 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Grenoble to Tarragona.
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