There are 4 ways to get from Roses to Tarragona by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Figueres to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràciatrain R11
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragonatrain Re
4h 5m€24–61Bus
- Take the bus from Roses - La Ciutadella to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus 3
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus Barcelona
4h 50m€48–57Drive 242.3 km
- Drive from Roses to Tarragonacar 242.3 km
2h 31m€40–58Train via Barcelona (Renfe)
- Take the train from Figueras to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
5h 3m€31–48
Roses to Tarragona by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roses to Tarragona is to train which costs €24 - €65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Roses to Tarragona is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Roses to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Roses - La Ciutadella and arriving at Tarragona via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Roses to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Figueres and arriving at Tarragona via Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Roses and Tarragona is 246 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.
The best way to get from Roses to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €24 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Roses to Tarragona, including transfers.
Roses to Tarragona bus services, operated by Moventis, depart from Roses - La Ciutadella station.
Roses to Tarragona train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Figueres station.
The best way to get from Roses to Tarragona is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €24 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Roses, Catalonia, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a bus from Roses to Tarragona via Figueres, Figueres, and Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roses - La Ciutadella to Tarragona via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Figueres to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Figueres to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Figueras to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 93 580 67 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Roses - La Ciutadella to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–20
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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Booking & Getting There
Roses to Tarragona bus services, operated by Moventis, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Roses to Tarragona train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roses to Tarragona is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Roses to Tarragona.
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