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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Tarragona is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Tarragona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Tarragona via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Lyon to Tarragona?

The distance between Lyon and Tarragona is 742 km. The road distance is 723.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Lyon to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Tarragona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Tarragona train from?

Lyon to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Lyon to Tarragona is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Tarragona bus arrive?

Lyon to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tarragona - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Tarragona train arrive?

Lyon to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Tarragona is 724 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Lyon to Tarragona.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

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Lyon to Tarragona - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Tarragona by train (Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
6h 20m
€92–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 40m
€55–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Barcelonabus FlixBus N788
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
9h 52m
€63–104
Drive 723.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Tarragonacar 723.7 km
6h 46m
€119–171
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 7m
€58–221
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 7m
€68–257
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 13m
€74–289

Lyon to Tarragona by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 742 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tarragona via Barcelona-Sants in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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