There are 11 ways to get from Milan to Tarragona by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
best- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 18m€33–135Train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
11h 48m€143–278Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 20m€74–121Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragonatrain Re
25h 20m€104–177Fly from Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LIN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 46m€43–212Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 30m€56–233Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TRN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 56m€46–200Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GOA - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 55m€76–198Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VRN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 22m€67–288Bus via Barcelona Airport (BCN)
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbanobus 1922
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2B Bus Interurbano to Tarragonabus Barcelona
19h 5m€109–158Drive 1,003.8 km
- Drive from Milan to Tarragonacar 1,003.8 km
11h 11m€164–237
Milan to Tarragona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Tarragona is to train and fly which costs €30 - €140 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs €40 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Barcelona - North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Tarragona via Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Milan and Tarragona is 865 km. The road distance is 1003.8 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €140 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Milan to Tarragona, including transfers.
Milan to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Tarragona train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Tarragona is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 20m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Tarragona via Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Tarragona - Bus Station via Barcelona - North Bus Station in around 17h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–90
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Milan to Tarragona train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Tarragona is 1004 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Milan to Tarragona.
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