How to get from Tarragona to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Tarragona to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 82 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 53m
- 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
53m
direct
Train
€9
Cheapest
1h 20m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 20m by bus 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 €3, on Thu, Oct 15.
82 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 53mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 2053m · 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.
Tarragona to Barcelona: 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.
- 1Tarragona → Barcelonabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 20m
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 Tarragona to Barcelona
Renfe runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:56 and the last at 16:58.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 40 | 05:56 | 16:58 |
| ALSAbus | 8 | 05:40 | 23:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | 13:25 | 15:50 |
All departuresRenfe
- 05:56
- 06:26
- 06:59
- 07:12
- 07:26
- 07:35
- 07:56
- 08:26
- 08:41
- 08:45
- 08:56
- 08:57
- 09:26
- 09:32
- 09:56
- 10:26
- 10:30
- 10:56
- 11:26
- 11:27
- 11:31
- 11:56
- 12:23
- 12:26
- 12:33
- 12:56
- 13:26
- 13:54
- 13:56
- 14:12
- 14:26
- 14:30
- 14:56
- 15:20
- 15:26
- 15:40
- 15:56
- 16:26
- 16:56
- 16:58
All departuresALSA
- 05:40
- 07:40
- 11:00
- 13:00
- 16:20
- 18:20
- 21:25
- 23:25
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 13:25
- 13:50
- 14:25
- 14:50
- 15:50
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 BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Tarragona to Barcelona works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Tarragona to Barcelona, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Tarragona to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Tarragona to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 1h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Tarragona to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 05:56 and the last at 16:58, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Tarragona to Barcelona?
40 a day with Renfe, between 05:56 and 16:58.
When is the first bus from Tarragona to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 05:40 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Tarragona to Barcelona?
8 a day with ALSA, between 05:40 and 23:25.
How far is Barcelona from Tarragona?
About 82 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Tarragona to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €3 to €7. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Tarragona to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Tarragona to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Barcelona?
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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026