Tarragona to Alicante train with Renfe Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tarragona to Alicante

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£52

Average price

£68

Fastest journey

4 h 42 m

Average duration

4 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

342 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tarragona to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tarragona to Alicante will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Tarragona for Alicante every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

01071

07:504h49

Camp de Tarragona

12:39Alicante-Terminal

£521One-way

0 changes

01101

10:514h49

Camp de Tarragona

15:40Alicante-Terminal

£641One-way

0 changes

01181

18:514h49

Camp de Tarragona

23:40Alicante-Terminal

£641One-way

0 changes

01161

16:514h42

Camp de Tarragona

21:33Alicante-Terminal

£911One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Tarragona to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach	Flight
£50 Average Price	£40 Average Price Cheapest	£69 Average Price
5h 19m average duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 31m average duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 21m average duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions	1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Tarragona to Alicante train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 June

Last updated at 15:21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
01071	Delayed 05:50 05:50Camp de Tarragona	4h49	10:39 Alicante-Terminal	0 changesdirect
01101	08:51 Camp de Tarragona	4h49	13:40 Alicante-Terminal	0 changesdirect
01161	14:51 Camp de Tarragona	4h42	19:33 Alicante-Terminal	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Tarragona to Alicante?

The best time to book your train from Tarragona to Alicante is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Tarragona to Alicante route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Tarragona to Alicante per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Tarragona to Alicante.

Trains

from £43

Coaches

from £39

Flights

from £71

Journey information

Overview: Train from Tarragona to Alicante

Spain

Trains from Tarragona to Alicante run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £25 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £25

Distance

341 km

Average train duration

4h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

4h 42m

First train

06:50

Last train

17:51

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £25

Train providers: Renfe, Renfe Intercity and Renfe Euromed trains Tarragona to Alicante

For as little as £36 you can travel by train between Tarragona and Alicante with Renfe, Renfe Intercity and Renfe Euromed. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Renfe is Spain’s national train provider operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travellers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Tarragona to Alicante trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.

Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.

Tarragona to Alicante train information with Renfe Intercity:

Average Duration: 4 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: £36

Renfe Euromed is Spanish railway company Renfe's high-speed rail service along the beautiful Spanish Mediterranean coast. Running since 1997, Renfe Euromed trains run between Barcelona, Tarragona, Castellón de la Plana, Valencia and Alicante in the Catalonia and Valencia autonomous communities. The most popuar routes connect Barcelona to Valencia in under three hours and Barcelona to Alicante in just over four hours.

Train information from Tarragona to Alicante with Renfe EUROMED:

Average Duration: 4 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Tarragona to Alicante train

FAQs: Travel by train from Tarragona to Alicante easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tarragona to Alicante.

Cheap train tickets from Tarragona to Alicante can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Tarragona to Alicante is £49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Tarragona to Alicante train time is 4 h 41 min covering the 211 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Tarragona to Alicante leaves at 06: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Tarragona to Alicante leaves at 18: 51.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Tarragona to Alicante without having to change trains with Renfe EUROMED. There are 2 direct trains from Tarragona to Alicante each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Tarragona to Alicante train with Renfe Intercity or Renfe EUROMED. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route to Alicante from Tarragona as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 51.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Tarragona, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Alicante-Terminal, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Alicante from Tarragona is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Tarragona to Alicante by train is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tarragona and Alicante including taking a coach, train or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Tarragona and Alicante

Tarragona

Alicante

The major train station for departures in Tarragona is Tarragona. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tarragona for your trip from Tarragona to Alicante.

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