There are 7 ways to get from Tarragona to Alicante by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
6h 1m€57–82Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Tarragone to Alicante411.3 km
4h 54m€23–35Bus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus ALSA - Manre-Ejid / ...
6h 45m€30–60Train, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BCN - ALC
4h 39m€43–134Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from Tarragona - Pl. Imperial Tàrraco to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus Alsa - 710 / ...
7h 56m€35–74Drive 412.1 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Alicantecar 412.1 km
4h 25m€67–96Train, fly to Valencia Airport
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane BCN - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
7h 14m€88–219
Tarragona to Alicante by bus and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Alicante is to rideshare which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Alicante is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tarragona and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Camp De Tarragona and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Tarragona and Alicante is 456 km. The road distance is 412.1 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Tarragona to Alicante, including transfers.
Tarragona to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Camp De Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Alicante is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Alicante, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Camp De Tarragona to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Tarragona to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Valencia Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Tarragona to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Tarragone to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Tarragona to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Tarragona to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Alicante is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Tarragona to Alicante.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tarragona and Alicante. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.