There are 4 ways to get from Tarragona to Perpignan by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train
best- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
3h 37m€34–70Train via Cerbère
cheapest- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Perpignantrain Ter
6h 12m€32–76Bus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618bus e2 / ...
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 44m€35–52Drive 279.2 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Perpignancar 279.2 km
2h 47m€46–66
Tarragona to Perpignan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Perpignan is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Perpignan is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Perpignan station. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Perpignan - Bus Station via Gran Via - Balmes and Barcelona - North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Perpignan. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Perpignan via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Tarragona and Perpignan is 267 km. The road distance is 279.2 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Perpignan without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Tarragona to Perpignan, including transfers.
Tarragona to Perpignan bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Perpignan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Perpignan is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Perpignan, France?
You can take a train from Tarragona to Perpignan via Barcelona-Sants in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Perpignan - Bus Station via Gran Via - Balmes, Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte, and Barcelona - North Bus Station in around 4h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- 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 Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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Booking & Getting There
Tarragona to Perpignan bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618 station.
Tarragona to Perpignan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Perpignan is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Tarragona to Perpignan.
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