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How to get fromTarragona to FC Barcelonaby train (Renfe), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tarragona to FC Barcelona by train (Renfe), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain train Re / ...
    1h 36m
    €13–18
  2. Train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain train R15 / ...
    1h 36m
    €10–25
  3. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Vía, 618bus bus e2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pl Catalunya - Pg de Gràcia to Av de l'Estadi - Pg Olímpicbus bus 55
    2h 7m
    €22–25
  4. Drive  92.6 km

    1. Drive from Tarragona to FC Barcelonacar car 92.6 km
    1h 7m
    €15–21

Tarragona to FC Barcelona by train, subway, and foot (Renfe)

Calendar263Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€13Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and FC Barcelona, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragona to FC Barcelona via Barcelona - Gran Vía, 618, Pl Catalunya - Pg de Gràcia, and Av de l'Estadi - Pg Olímpic in around 2h 7m.

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