How to get from Tarragona to Barcelona
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
82 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €17Reading date not recorded | 2h 38m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€17Reading date not recorded2h 38m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 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.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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 05:36 and the last at 16:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 40 | 05:36 | 16:05 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | 13:25 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusTarragona-BarcelonaBook →Airport shuttle busTarragona-Reus Airport, Reus Airport-Camp de TarragonaBook →
RenfeCamp de Tarragona-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Airport shuttle 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.
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 €7 to €21. 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, Airport shuttle 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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