How to get from Valencia to Tarragona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Valencia to Tarragona by price and travel time.
- 229 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 10m
- 8 bus departures a day with ALSA
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We compared the ways to travel from Valencia to Tarragona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 10m 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.
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229 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €79Checked Oct 16 | 3h 28m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€79Checked Oct 163h 28m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€21Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Valencia to Tarragona: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Valencia → TarragonabusALSA·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Valencia to Tarragona
ALSA runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:30 and the last at 19:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 8 | 02:30 | 19:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
All departuresALSA
- 02:30
- 04:30
- 07:15
- 09:15
- 12:30
- 14:30
- 17:30
- 19:30
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
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
IberiaValencia Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
RenfeBarcelona El Prat-Tarragona, Valencia-Barcelona, Barcelona-TarragonaBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Iberia, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Valencia to Tarragona works
Start with a ALSA bus from Valencia to Tarragona, about 3h 10m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Valencia to Tarragona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Tarragona?
The most useful route takes about 3h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Valencia to Tarragona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 02:30 and the last at 19:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Valencia to Tarragona?
8 a day with ALSA, between 02:30 and 19:30.
How far is Tarragona from Valencia?
About 229 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Valencia to Tarragona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Valencia to Tarragona?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Iberia, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Valencia 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: 16 Oct 2026