Tarragona to Barcelona train with Renfe Regional Exprés

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tarragona to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£18

Fastest journey

34 m

Average duration

36 m

Trains per day

32

Distance

82 km

Cheap tickets

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

Renfe Regional Exprés15032
09:251h12
Tarragona station
10:37Barcelona Sants
£81One-way
0 changes
Renfe Regional Exprés17050
15:121h25
Tarragona station
16:37Barcelona Sants
£81One-way
0 changes
Renfe Regional Exprés18096
21:551h12
Tarragona station
23:07Barcelona Sants
£81One-way
0 changes
Renfe Regional Exprés15016
20:251h12
Tarragona station
21:37Barcelona Sants
£81One-way
0 changes
Renfe AVLO06373
20:060h40
Camp de Tarragona
20:46Barcelona Sants
£91One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Tarragona to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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£9

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Cheapest

£9

Average Price

1h 38m

average duration

Fastest

1h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 4m

average duration

1h 34m

Onboard

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Live departures

Tarragona to Barcelona train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 19 April
Last updated at 03:01
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RenfeDEFAULT3586905:47 Camp de Tarragona
0h36
06:23 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeAVANT0808706:41 Camp de Tarragona
0h34
07:15 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeREGIONALEXP1503207:25 Tarragona station
1h12
08:37 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03091
Delayed
09:03 09:03Camp de Tarragona
0h38
09:41 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03093
Delayed
10:02 10:02Camp de Tarragona
0h39
10:41 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeALVIA00533
Delayed
10:33 10:33Camp de Tarragona
0h36
11:09 11:09Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03943
On time
11:45 Camp de Tarragona
0h40
12:25 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03993
Delayed
11:45 11:45Camp de Tarragona
0h40
12:25 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03113
On time
12:06 Camp de Tarragona
0h40
12:46 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeREGIONALEXP1705013:12 Tarragona station
1h25
14:37 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeAVEINT09725
On time
13:42 Camp de Tarragona
0h40
14:22 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVLO06305
On time
16:06 Camp de Tarragona
0h40
16:46 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVANT0818716:27 Camp de Tarragona
0h36
17:03 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeALVIA00694
Delayed
17:56 17:56Camp de Tarragona
0h55
18:51 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVLO0637318:06 Camp de Tarragona
0h40
18:46 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeINTERCITY00460
Delayed
18:13 18:13Camp de Tarragona
0h44
18:57 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeREGIONALEXP1501618:25 Tarragona station
1h12
19:37 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03183
On time
18:46 Camp de Tarragona
0h38
19:24 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVANT3463118:54 Camp de Tarragona
0h41
19:35 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeALVIA00631
Delayed
18:54 18:54Camp de Tarragona
0h45
19:39 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeALVIA00621
Delayed
18:54 18:54Camp de Tarragona
0h45
19:39 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03931
Delayed
19:18 19:18Camp de Tarragona
0h40
19:58 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeEUROMED01192
Delayed
19:19 19:19Camp de Tarragona
0h45
20:04 20:04Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeALVIA00437
On time
19:32 Camp de Tarragona
0h41
20:13 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03991
Delayed
19:52 19:52Camp de Tarragona
0h41
20:33 20:33Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03941
Delayed
19:52 19:52Camp de Tarragona
0h41
20:33 20:33Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeREGIONALEXP1809619:55 Tarragona station
1h12
21:07 Barcelona Sants0 changesdirect
RenfeAVLO06309
On time
20:17 Camp de Tarragona
0h38
20:55 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03203
Delayed
21:09 21:09Camp de Tarragona
0h39
21:48 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Tarragona to Barcelona?

The best time to book your train from Tarragona to Barcelona is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Tarragona to Barcelona route.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tarragona to Barcelona

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Trains from Tarragona to Barcelona run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
81 km
Average train duration
1h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
20
Direct trains
20
Train providers
17
Fastest train
34m
First train
14:09
Last train
22:09
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

Train providers: Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe and Renfe Intercity trains Tarragona to Barcelona

Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe and Renfe Intercity trains will get you to Barcelona from Tarragona from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Renfe Regional Exprés is a regional train service operated by Renfe, the Spanish national railway company. It operates throughout Spain, with services running from early morning to late evening. Renfe Regional Expres offers a variety of train types, including the Media Distancia, and Larga Distancia. The Media Distancia and Larga Distancia are medium- and long-distance trains, respectively. Ticket types include in this type of train is just Turista. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe Regional Expres are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Valencia, and Madrid-Seville.

Train information from Tarragona to Barcelona with Renfe Regional Exprés:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
  • Cheapest Price: £7



Renfe trains from Tarragona to Barcelona

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Renfe is Spain's national train operator and connects the country's main points of interest. In addition, Renfe has the largest high-speed network in Europe with AVE and Alvia trains. Other Renfe train types are Altaria, Euromed and Talgo. All Renfe trains are equipped with an on-board bistro, toilets, air conditioning and many of them with Wi-Fi.

At Omio you can easily check the Renfe timetable for your trip and book cheap Renfe tickets from Tarragona to Barcelona. When booking, you can choose different classes (Tourist, Tourist Plus, Preferred and Club), the seat and the type of ticket you want (Promo, Promo+, Flexible or Round Trip). If you have a Renfe discount card, you can specify it when you buy your ticket at Omio and take advantage of many offers. For information on ticket cancellation, please visit our Help centre.


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FAQs: Tarragona to Barcelona train

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Important Stations and Airports in Tarragona and Barcelona

Tarragona
Barcelona
The major train station for departures in Tarragona is Camp de Tarragona. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Camp de Tarragona for your trip from Tarragona to Barcelona.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Phone Number
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15
  • Sun: 06:30 - 23:15
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • MÁSCOSAS Cafe pans
  • Cafe Pans
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The station is fully accessible, including step-free access, handicapped restrooms, and adapted elevators.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Chilliman & Mas Miro Biofarm
  • Hotel Peralta
  • H10 Imperial Tarraco
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15
  • Sun: 06:30 - 23:15
Public transport options for Camp de Tarragona
  • Bus lines: Empresa Plana
  • Train lines: Alvia, Avant, AVE, Euromed, Intercity
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:15
The major train station for arrivals in Barcelona is Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia for your journey to Barcelona from Tarragona.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Lasarte
  • El Nacional
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
  • Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
  • Casa Fuster Hotel
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Public transport options for Barcelona Passeig De Gracia
  • Metro: Line 2, Line 3, Line 4
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • FGC: Lines S1, S2, S5, S55
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Hotspots in and near restaurants.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald’s
  • Caffe di Fiore
  • Ars Café
  • Café de l'Estació
  • Café de l’Estació Deli
  • Lavazza
  • Como
  • Peter's
  • Tutti Frutti
  • Enrique Tomás
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Apartments Eixample
  • Apartment Guell
  • Sweet Inn Callao
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
Public transport options for Barcelona Sants
  • Metro lines: L3, L5
  • Bus lines: A1, A2
  • Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17

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