Explore Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Tarragona and Alcázar de San Juan

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £34.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan is at 07:54 and the last is at 23:14. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 07:54 and the last one is at 23:10. You can expect 5 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 2 hours and 44 minutes.

How long does the train from Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 12 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 424 kilometres.

Booking Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan trains in advance

Booking your Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Tarragona and Alcázar de San Juan by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making the most of your Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Alcázar de San Juan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Tarragona and Alcázar de San Juan by train?

The total journey from Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan is 424 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £34.50. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan?

Tickets for this journey become available 3 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Tarragona to Alcázar de San Juan?

The quickest journey is 5 hours and 12 minutes.