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 €60 - €110 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 11m and costs €50 - €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 once a week, and operate Saturday. 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 16m.

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 16m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache 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 16m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Lyon to Tarragona bus arrive?

Lyon to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Tarragona by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
6h 16m
€93–221
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
cheapest
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 11m
€54–228
Bus via L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus Barcelona
10h 20m
€61–105
Drive 723.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Tarragonacar 723.7 km
6h 46m
€116–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 40m
€60–110
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 6m
€66–280

Lyon to Tarragona by train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 742 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Tarragona via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 in around 10h 20m.

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