There are 4 ways to get from Tarragona to Empúries by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
- Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçàtrain R11
4h 33m€24–58Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Vía, 618bus e2 / ...
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escalabus 1
4h 38m€49–56Drive 226.9 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Empúriescar 226.9 km
2h 20m€36–52Train via Barcelona
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçàtrain R11
4h 53m€24–58
Tarragona to Empúries by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Empúries is to train via Barcelona which costs €23 - €60 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Empúries is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Empúries. However, there are services departing from Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragona and arriving at L'Escala via Gran Via - Balmes and Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Empúries. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Flaçà via Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Tarragona and Empúries is 229 km. The road distance is 226.9 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Empúries without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €23 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Tarragona to Empúries, including transfers.
Tarragona to Empúries bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Empúries train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Empúries is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €23 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Empúries, Spain?
You can take a train from Tarragona to L'Escala Ruines Empuries Cruilla Dir. Figueres via Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragona to L'Escala via Gran Via - Balmes, Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte, and Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–29
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–30
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Vía, 618
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–22
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
- Phone
- +34 93 580 67 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
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Booking & Getting There
Tarragona to Empúries bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona - Gran Vía, 618 station.
Tarragona to Empúries train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Empúries is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Tarragona to Empúries.
There are 3377+ hotels available in Empúries.