Barcelona to Tarragona by train

Q: Is there a direct train from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The journey between Barcelona and Tarragona usually involves 14 changes of train.ZeroZero

Q: How long does it take to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The Barcelona to Tarragona train travel takes about 30 minutes, no matter when you leave.

Cheapest Price CA$5.85
30 days in advance CA$29.90

First train

05:50
Last train

22:00

Avg changes

0
Fastest journey

30m

Distance

80 kilometres
Trains per day

52

Avg. journey time

54m
Train operators

Prices updated on May 16, 2026

Barcelona to Tarragona train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Barcelona to Tarragona take around 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 80 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Barcelona is scheduled to depart at around 05:50. The last departure is usually at around 22:00. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 52 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$5.85.

We think any time is a great time to visit Tarragona, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Tarragona.

Is there a direct train from Barcelona to Tarragona?

Yes, there is a direct train from Barcelona to Tarragona.

How long does it take to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The Barcelona to Tarragona train travel takes about 30 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Barcelona to Tarragona train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Tarragona leaving Barcelona at around 05:50 and the last train leaving at around 22:00. This is the same at the weekend.

Tarragona to Barcelona by train

Other journeys to Tarragona View all journeys to Tarragona

From London to Tarragona From CA$524.55
From Madrid to Tarragona From CA$68.25
From Zaragoza to Tarragona From CA$11.05
From Valencia to Tarragona From CA$55.25
From Villanueva y Geltrú to Tarragona From CA$28.60
From Paris to Tarragona From CA$172.25
From Salou to Tarragona From CA$4.59
From Girona to Tarragona From CA$16.25
From Alicante to Tarragona From CA$20.80
From Reus to Tarragona From CA$3.90
From Cambrils to Tarragona From CA$4.59
From Benicàssim to Tarragona From CA$62.40

Other journeys from Tarragona

From Tarragona to Madrid From CA$34.45
From Tarragona to Valencia From CA$42.90
From Tarragona to Zaragoza From CA$10.40
From Tarragona to Villanueva y Geltrú From CA$7.80
From Tarragona to Lleida Pirineus From CA$13.00
From Tarragona to Salou From CA$4.59
From Tarragona to Alicante From CA$83.85
From Tarragona to Benicàssim From CA$24.70
From Tarragona to Girona From CA$16.25
From Tarragona to Málaga-María Zambrano From CA$71.50
From Tarragona to Torredembarra From CA$7.80
From Tarragona to Cambrils From CA$4.59

Other journeys from Barcelona

From Barcelona to Madrid From CA$8.45
From Barcelona to Paris From CA$31.20
From Barcelona to Seville From CA$15.60
From Barcelona to Benicàssim From CA$14.30
From Barcelona to Perpignan From CA$40.30
From Barcelona to Córdoba From CA$10.40
From Barcelona to Ronda From CA$206.70
From Barcelona to Granada From CA$31.85
From Barcelona to Zaragoza From CA$10.40
From Barcelona to Almería From CA$156.65
From Barcelona to Cáceres From CA$100.10
From Barcelona to Málaga-María Zambrano From CA$16.25

AVE/Avant/Alvia

Trains from Barcelona to Tarragona are frequent. There are high-speed AVE, Avant and Alvia services to Camp de Tarragona, a modern station on the new Barcelona to Madrid line. Just remember that it’s 9 km out of town.

If you are heading for the centre of Tarragona, then your best bet is to take one of the trains that run down the coast on the old line. Tarragona station is served by Euromed, Regional Express, Talgo and Intercity services as well as the occasional Alvia train.