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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Tarragona is to bus via Pamplona which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Tarragona via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Santander to Tarragona?

The distance between Santander and Tarragona is 636 km. The road distance is 627.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Santander to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Tarragona bus from?

Santander to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Tarragona train from?

Santander to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Santander to Tarragona is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h.

Where does the Santander to Tarragona bus arrive?

Santander to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Tarragona train arrive?

Santander to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Tarragona is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Santander to Tarragona.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

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Santander to Tarragona - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
3h 15m
€54–185
Bus via Pamplona
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus L20
3. Take the bus from Pamplona to Tarragonabus
12h 10m
€46–78
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
8h 17m
€104–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Tarragonabus ALSA - Sobicam
10h
€48–106
Drive 627.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Tarragonacar 627.9 km
6h 5m
€100–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Camp De Tarragonatrain Alv
10h 10m
€81–132

Santander to Tarragona by train and bus

21Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.3 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Tarragona - Camí de l'Àngel, 23 via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Camp De Tarragona, and Estació del Camp de Tarragona in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Tarragona via Bilbao Intermodal in around 10h.

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