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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Tarragona is to bus via Perpignan which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Tarragona is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Tarragona via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Tarragona via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Tarragona?

The distance between Montpellier and Tarragona is 428 km. The road distance is 430.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Montpellier to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Tarragona bus from?

Montpellier to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Montpellier station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Tarragona train from?

Montpellier to Tarragona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Tarragona is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Montpellier to Tarragona bus arrive?

Montpellier to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.

Where does the Montpellier to Tarragona train arrive?

Montpellier to Tarragona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Tarragona is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Montpellier to Tarragona.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

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Montpellier to Tarragona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Montpellier to Tarragona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
4h 36m
€54–131
Bus via Perpignan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 10m
€34–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus Barcelona
7h 5m
€46–79
Drive 430.7 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Tarragonacar 430.7 km
4h 11m
€68–99

Montpellier to Tarragona by train

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Distance: 428.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Tarragona via Barcelona-Sants in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Tarragona via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 in around 7h 5m.

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