How to get from Tarragona to Valencia
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Tarragona to Valencia by price and travel time.
- 229 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h
- 7 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h
direct
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Tarragona to Valencia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 229 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 €13, on Tue, Oct 13.
229 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €31Reading date not recorded | 3h 24m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€31Reading date not recorded3h 24m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 203h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Tarragona to Valencia: 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 → ValenciabusALSA·3h
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 Valencia
ALSA runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:25 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 7 | 02:25 | 22:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 02:20 | 12:45 |
All departuresALSA
- 02:25
- 04:25
- 13:30
- 15:30
- 18:30
- 20:30
- 22:30
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 02:20
- 11:45
- 12:45
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
RenfeTarragona-València-CabanyalBook →Airport shuttle busValència-Cabanyal-Valencia AirportBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Tarragona to Valencia works
Start with a ALSA bus from Tarragona to Valencia, about 3h. In total it's roughly €13 over 3h, direct, no transfers.
Tarragona to Valencia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Tarragona to Valencia?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Tarragona to Valencia?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 02:25 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Tarragona to Valencia?
7 a day with ALSA, between 02:25 and 22:30.
How far is Valencia from Tarragona?
About 229 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Tarragona to Valencia cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €13 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Tarragona to Valencia?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Tarragona to Valencia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 11m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Valencia?
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: 19 Oct 2026