There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Tarragona by plane, train, 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.
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport, train
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FCO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 28m€34–148Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- 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 R15 / ...
16h 3m€218–468Bus
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 30 / ...
- Take the bus from Florence to Perpignanbus
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus
21h 30m€101–193Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Rome Termini Piazza Indipendenza to Port of Civitavecchiabus
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragonabus
25h 12m€150–227Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FLR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 56m€79–219Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport, train
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CIA - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 14m€95–223Drive 1,443.8 km
- Drive from Rome to Tarragonacar 1,443.8 km
13h 51m€230–332
Rome to Tarragona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Tarragona is to fly and train which costs €30 - €150 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs €30 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Florence and Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Tarragona via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
The distance between Rome and Tarragona is 978 km. The road distance is 1443.8 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs €210 - €470.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Rome to Tarragona, including transfers.
Rome to Tarragona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Tarragona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Tarragona is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs €210 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 21h 30m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Tarragona via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 16h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Tarragona - Bus Station via Florence and Perpignan - Bus Station in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–120
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–210
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–250
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Tarragona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Rome to Tarragona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Tarragona is 1444 km. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Rome to Tarragona.
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