There are 3 ways to get from Barcelona to Tortosa by bus, train or car
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Barcelona to Tortosa is to train, which costs €14 - €18 and takes 2h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Tortosa is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Tortosa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia and arriving at Tortosa. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Barcelona and Tortosa is 152 km. The road distance is 179.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Tortosa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €18 - €26.
The bus from Barcelona to Tortosa takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Barcelona to Tortosa bus services, operated by HIFE S.A., depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Tortosa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Tortosa is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €18 and takes 2h 30m.

- Distance: 152.3 km
- Duration: 2h 15m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Tortosa, Catalonia, Spain?
HIFE S.A. operates a bus from Barcelona to Tortosa hourly. Tickets cost €18 - €26 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tortosa every 2 hours. Tickets cost €14 - €18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tortosa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

- Phone
- +34 (0) 902119814
- hife@hife.es
- Website
- hife.es
Bus from Barcelona to Tortosa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- HIFE S.A.
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Barcelona to Tortosa bus services, operated by HIFE S.A., arrive at Tortosa station.
Barcelona to Tortosa train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Tortosa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Tortosa is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Barcelona to Tortosa.
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