There are 11 ways to get from Salou to Tarifa by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, car, train (Renfe), train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 6012 / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
12h 33m€128–274Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane BCN - TNG
- Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
8h 14m€65–583Bus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Algecirasbus ALSA - Slpe Ma-Al
19h 4m€89–149Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618bus
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
42h 37m€163–447Drive 970 km
- Drive from Salou to Tarifacar 970 km
10h 41m€159–229Train via Barcelona
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
12h 55m€143–303Train #2 (Renfe)
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Antequera-Santa Anatrain Ave
- Take the train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Algecirastrain Alv / ...
13h 31m€170–299Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane BCN - AGP
- Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
- Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
8h 37m€66–186Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Jerez Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane BCN - XRY
- Take the train from La Parra to Bahia Surtrain
- Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
8h 48m€83–233Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Seville Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane BCN - SVQ
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Bahia Surtrain
- Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
9h 52m€73–216Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane VLC - TNG
- Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
10h 27m€103–615
Salou to Tarifa by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salou to Tarifa is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Salou to Tarifa is to train and fly and car ferry which takes 8h 14m and costs €65 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Salou to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Salou - PI. Europa and arriving at Tarifa via Tarragona and Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Salou to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Camp De Tarragona and arriving at Algeciras via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Salou and Tarifa is 1211 km. The road distance is 970 km.
The best way to get from Salou to Tarifa without a car is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs €120 - €280.
It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Salou to Tarifa, including transfers.
Salou to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tarragona station.
Salou to Tarifa train services, operated by iryo, depart from Camp De Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Salou to Tarifa is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 4m.
What companies run services between Salou, Spain and Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Salou - Pl Europa to Tarifa via Reus - Av Salou 2, Reus Estació d'Autobusos, Camp de Tarragona, Camp De Tarragona, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Algeciras, and Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Tarragona to Algeciras twice daily. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 15h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27–340
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–250
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €25–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–220
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–130
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Tarragona to Algeciras
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from San Fernando to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from San Fernando to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Tangier Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Booking & Getting There
Salou to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Algeciras station.
Salou to Tarifa train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salou to Tarifa is 970 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Salou to Tarifa.
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