What is the cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Groningen is to train and fly which costs €85 - €350 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tarragona to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Groningen is to train and fly which takes 8h 54m and costs €95 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Tarragona and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Groningen central station via Gran Via - Balmes, Barcelona - North Bus Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Tarragona and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Groningen via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

How far is it from Tarragona to Groningen?

The distance between Tarragona and Groningen is 1554 km. The road distance is 1718.6 km.

How do I travel from Tarragona to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Tarragona to Groningen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 16h 4m and costs €380 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Tarragona to Groningen?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Tarragona to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarragona to Groningen bus from?

Tarragona to Groningen bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Tarragona station.

Where do I catch the Tarragona to Groningen train from?

Tarragona to Groningen train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Tarragona station.

Train or bus from Tarragona to Groningen?

The best way to get from Tarragona to Groningen is to train via Paris which takes 16h 4m and costs €380 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €290 and takes 29h 18m.

Where does the Tarragona to Groningen bus arrive?

Tarragona to Groningen bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618 station.

Where does the Tarragona to Groningen train arrive?

Tarragona to Groningen train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Barcelona Sants station.

Can I drive from Tarragona to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Groningen is 1719 km. It takes approximately 16h 24m to drive from Tarragona to Groningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Tarragona to Groningen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tarragona to Groningen?

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

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Tarragona to Groningen - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Tarragona to Groningen by train, plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train (Renfe, TGV), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BCN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
8h 54m
€98–327
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
10h 33m
€87–343
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
16h 4m
€383–664
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618bus e2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
29h 18m
€167–282
Drive 1,718.6 km
1. Drive from Tarragona to Groningencar 1,718.6 km
16h 24m
€309–447
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BCN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain
10h
€104–397
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BCN - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain
9h 54m
€227–597
Fly Reus Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Reus Airport (REU) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane REU - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain
9h 35m
€92–388
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
11h
€87–338
Train, train to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane GRO - NRN
4. Take the bus from Weeze Airport Terminal 1 to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus
5. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolletrain
6. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
12h
€100–379
Fly Reus Airport to Weeze Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Reus Airport (REU) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane REU - NRN
2. Take the bus from Weeze Airport Terminal 1 to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
10h 3m
€180–1,012
Train
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
18h 35m
€316–567
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Perpignantrain
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Groningen central stationbus
30h 13m
€167–273
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Tarragona to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Groningencar
22h 4m
€319–446

Tarragona to Groningen by train

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Distance: 1,554 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Tarragona to Groningen via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 16h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Groningen central station via Gran Via - Balmes, Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte, Barcelona - North Bus Station, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 29h 18m.

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