There are 5 ways to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes 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 59m€35–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus Prades
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Perpignanbus
5h 22m€26–50Drive 286.1 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Rivesaltescar 286.1 km
2h 50m€46–67Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Cerberetrain Re
- Take the train from Cerbere to Rivesaltestrain Ter
5h 56m€33–78Train via Cerbère #2
- 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 Rivesaltestrain Ter
6h 33m€34–78
Tarragona to Rivesaltes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 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 to Rivesaltes. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Perpignan via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 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 3h 59m.
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 3h 59m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes, including transfers.
Tarragona to Rivesaltes bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Tarragona 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 3h 59m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 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 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Rivesaltes via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, Perpignan, and Perpignan in around 5h 22m.
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
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Cerbere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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More Questions & Answers
Tarragona to Rivesaltes bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 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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