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How to get fromTarragona to Carcassonneby train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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There are 5 ways to get from Tarragona to Carcassonne by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain train Ter
    5h 28m
    €51–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Carcassonnebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 15m
    €29–49

  3. Drive  346 km

    1. Drive from Tarragona to Carcassonnecar car 346 km
    4h 32m
    €57–82

  4. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618bus bus e2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Carcassonnebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 43m
    €45–66

  5. Train via Cerbère

    1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Portboutrain train R11
    3. Take the train from Port-Bou to Carcassonnetrain train Ter
    7h 49m
    €54–116

Tarragona to Carcassonne by train

Calendar26Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from Tarragona to Carcassonne via Barcelona-Sants and Narbonne in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Carcassonne via Perpignan - Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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