What is the cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €170 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona is to car ferry and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €50 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Tarifa and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarifa to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Tarifa and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Algeciras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.

Is there a direct ferry between Tarifa and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct ferry from Tarifa to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Port of Algeciras and arriving at Port de Barcelona via Port de Tanger Med. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Tarifa and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Tarifa to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Algeciras and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Tarifa to Barcelona?

The distance between Tarifa and Barcelona is 992 km. The road distance is 1073.6 km.

How do I travel from Tarifa to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 11h 7m and costs €130 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Tarifa to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Tarifa to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarifa to Barcelona bus from?

Tarifa to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Algeciras station.

Where do I catch the Tarifa to Barcelona train from?

Tarifa to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Algeciras station.

Train or bus from Tarifa to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona is to train via Madrid which takes 11h 7m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 19h 57m.

Where does the Tarifa to Barcelona bus arrive?

Tarifa to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Tarifa to Barcelona train arrive?

Tarifa to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Tarifa to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarifa to Barcelona is 1074 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Tarifa to Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 3387+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Tarifa to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, plane, bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Tarifa to Barcelona by car ferry, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, train, or car

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Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly
best
1. Take the carferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TNG - BCN
5h 44m
€54–556
Bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Marbellabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airportbus
3. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AGP - BCN
6h 19m
€51–169
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Algeciras to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
11h 7m
€133–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Algeciras to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Slpe Al-Ma
19h 57m
€98–157
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Port of Algeciras to Port de Tanger Medcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port de Tanger Med to Port de Barcelonacarferry
35h 11m
€116–397
Bus, train to Jerez Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to La Parratrain
3. Fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane XRY - BCN
6h 25m
€87–218
Bus, train to Seville Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SVQ - BCN
7h 41m
€65–201
Train
1. Take the train from Algeciras to Cordoba-Centraltrain Alv
2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Barcelona-Santstrain 6015 / ...
12h 10m
€118–302
Drive 1,073.6 km
1. Drive from Tarifa to Barcelonacar 1,073.6 km
11h 47m
€176–253

Tarifa to Barcelona by foot, bus, and train

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11h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 991.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Tarifa, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a vehicle from Tarifa to Barcelona-Sants via Tarifa, Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Algeciras, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Algeciras to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord twice daily. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 17h 45m.

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