There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Tarragona by plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, 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 Geneva International Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 48m€48–226Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 10m€36–122Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
13h 10m€201–392Bus
- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 18m€81–136Drive 1,107.6 km
- Drive from Zurich to Tarragonacar 1,107.6 km
11h 2m€197–284Fly from Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 56m€66–206Fly from Basel, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 53m€54–204Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h€85–273Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 51m€86–259Train via Avignon
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
13h 42m€236–357Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus
- Take the bus from Besancon, Gare Sncf , Avenue Du Marechal Foch. to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
21h 2m€125–209
Switzerland to Tarragona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Tarragona is to train and fly which costs €35 - €130 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs €45 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Tarragona via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Switzerland and Tarragona is 739 km. The road distance is 1107.6 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs €200 - €400.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Switzerland to Tarragona, including transfers.
Switzerland to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Switzerland to Tarragona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Tarragona is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs €200 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 18m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Tarragona via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Tarragona - Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zürich, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 19h 18m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19–90
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Switzerland to Tarragona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Tarragona is 1108 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Switzerland to Tarragona.
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