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What is the best way to travel from Alicante to Tarragona?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool and Buses for the journey to Tarragona from Alicante. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Car
4h 30m
£22
£28
4
Bus
6h 10m
£40
£40
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What is the cheapest way to reach Tarragona from Alicante?

You can get to Tarragona with just £22 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £40
tomorrow
Friday
from £22
Saturday
from £40
Sunday
from £24
Monday
from £40
Tuesday
from £40

    Cheapest Buses today

  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    07:50
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    12:20
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £22
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Alicante
    14:40
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Alicante
    20:30
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    13:00
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £38
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    20:40
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    01:20
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    16:30
    Alicante
    21:20
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

What are the fastest trips from Alicante to Tarragona?

You can get to Tarragona from Alicante in just 4h 30m with a Car from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 6h 10m
tomorrow
Friday
from 4h 30m
Saturday
from 6h 10m
Sunday
from 4h 40m
Monday
from 6h 10m
Tuesday
from 6h 10m

    Fastest Buses today

  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    07:50
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    12:20
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £22
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Alicante
    14:40
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Alicante
    20:30
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    13:00
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £38
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    20:40
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    01:20
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    16:30
    Alicante
    21:20
    Tarragona
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • ALSA
    6h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    6h 35m
    0
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    16:20
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
  • ALSA
    7h 40m
    0
    13:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    21:25
    Tarragona
    Central Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £40
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Alicante to Tarragona

What are the most popular stations in Alicante and Tarragona?

In Alicante, you will usually depart from Coach Station, Elche Av/Elx Av Train Station or San Isidro - Albatera - Catral, while in Tarragona you will be arriving at Camp Clar - Torreforta, URV or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Tarragona from Alicante? With 4 connections between 2 Car and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Alicante and Tarragona, you can pay as low as £22 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Car from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Tarragona in just 4h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Alicante and Tarragona are ALSA and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Alicante and Tarragona is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Sant Vicent del Raspeig or to Els Pallaresos, and look at flights from Alicante/Elche Airport, and landing at Reus Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Alicante to Tarragona?

The most popular companies between Alicante and Tarragona, are ALSA and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: ALSA

All you need to know when you travel from Alicante to Tarragona

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Alicante to Tarragona. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Alicante to Tarragona

How can I reach Tarragona from Alicante?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Car and Bus, with which you can get to Tarragona from Alicante.

How far is Tarragona from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante and Tarragona is 342.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Alicante and Tarragona?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 58 kgs, and a flight 84 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Alicante to Tarragona?

You can get to Tarragona with just £22 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Tarragona?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Tarragona in just 4h 30m with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Alicante and to Tarragona

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Alicante and to Tarragona. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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