How to get from Alicante to Tarragona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Alicante to Tarragona by price and travel time.
- 343 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 30 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to Tarragona: bus. The two cities are about 343 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 30 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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343 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €45Older observation | 3h 28m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €47Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€45Older observation3h 28m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 30m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€47Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Alicante to Tarragona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante → TarragonabusALSA·6h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Alicante to Tarragona
ALSA runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 8 | 01:30 | 23:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 07:35 | 08:35 |
All departuresALSA
- 01:30
- 04:45
- 06:45
- 09:45
- 11:45
- 13:45
- 15:45
- 23:30
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 07:35
- 08:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
RenfeBarcelona El Prat-Tarragona, Alicante-Barcelona, Barcelona-TarragonaBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Vueling, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alicante to Tarragona works
Start with a ALSA bus from Alicante to Tarragona, about 6h 10m. In total it's roughly €25 over 6h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Alicante to Tarragona: common questions
When is the first bus from Alicante to Tarragona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:30 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Alicante to Tarragona?
8 a day with ALSA, between 01:30 and 23:30.
How far is Tarragona from Alicante?
About 343 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Alicante to Tarragona?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Vueling, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Tarragona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 30 Sep 2026