There are 5 ways to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, 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€35–73Train via Cerbère
cheapest- 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 58m€33–78Bus
- 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
5h 14m€36–58Drive 286.1 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Rivesaltescar 286.1 km
2h 50m€47–68Train 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€34–79
Tarragona to Rivesaltes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Rivesaltes is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 14m.
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 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 5h 14m.
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.
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 and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 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 4h and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 14m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Rivesaltes via Gran Via - Balmes, Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte, Barcelona - North Bus Station, Perpignan - Bus Station, and Perpignan in around 5h 14m.
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 - 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 Rivesaltes bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618 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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