There are 5 ways to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
4h 15m€34–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 22m€22–37Drive 286.1 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Rivesaltescar 286.1 km
2h 50m€47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Perpignanbus FlixBus N1136
6h 3m€25–50Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
- Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Portboutrain R11
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Rivesaltestrain Ter
6h 25m€34–84
Tarragona to Rivesaltes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona station to Rivesaltes station. However, there are services departing from Tarragona - Bus Station and arriving at Perpignan - Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Rivesaltes. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Rivesaltes via Barcelona-Sants and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Tarragona and Rivesaltes is 275 km. The road distance is 286.1 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes, including transfers.
Tarragona to Rivesaltes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarragona - Bus Station.
Tarragona to Rivesaltes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Rivesaltes, France?
You can take a train from Tarragona to Rivesaltes via Barcelona-Sants and Perpignan in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- 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 Portbou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- 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 Portbou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port-Bou to Rivesaltes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Port-Bou to Rivesaltes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Tarragona to Rivesaltes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - Bus Station.
Tarragona to Rivesaltes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Rivesaltes is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Tarragona to Rivesaltes.
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