How to get from Barcelona to Tarragona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Tarragona by price and travel time.
- 82 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 35m
- 40 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
35m
direct
Train
€9
Cheapest
1h 20m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 35m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 82 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €4, on Tue, Oct 13.
82 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 35mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 2035m · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Tarragona: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Tarragonatrain
Renfe·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Tarragona
Renfe runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:50 and the last at 15:56.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 40 | 05:50 | 15:56 |
| ALSAbus | 7 | 01:00 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 00:45 | 11:20 |
All departuresRenfe
- 05:50
- 05:56
- 06:26
- 06:56
- 07:15
- 07:23
- 07:26
- 07:27
- 07:40
- 07:56
- 08:00
- 08:15
- 08:26
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 08:55
- 09:05
- 09:26
- 09:55
- 09:56
- 10:15
- 10:26
- 10:56
- 11:05
- 11:26
- 11:56
- 12:00
- 12:26
- 12:50
- 12:56
- 13:26
- 13:56
- 14:00
- 14:26
- 14:32
- 14:53
- 14:56
- 15:26
- 15:41
- 15:56
All departuresALSA
- 01:00
- 03:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 17:00
- 19:00
- 21:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:45
- 10:20
- 11:20
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
On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Tarragona works
Start with a Renfe train from Barcelona to Tarragona, about 35 min. In total it's roughly €9 over 35 min, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Tarragona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The most useful route takes about 35m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 05:50 and the last at 15:56, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Barcelona to Tarragona?
40 a day with Renfe, between 05:50 and 15:56.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:00 and the last at 21:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Tarragona?
7 a day with ALSA, between 01:00 and 21:00.
How far is Tarragona from Barcelona?
About 82 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Tarragona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €4 to €7. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Tarragona?
On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Barcelona to Tarragona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona 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: Renfe
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026