What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Tarragona?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Tarragona is to fly and train which costs €45 - €170 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Tarragona via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Tarragona?

The distance between Basel and Tarragona is 927 km. The road distance is 1064.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Tarragona without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs €120 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Tarragona?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Basel to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tarragona train from?

Basel to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Where does the Basel to Tarragona train arrive?

Basel to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Tarragona is 1065 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Basel to Tarragona.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Tarragona?

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

There are 3041+ hotels available in Tarragona.

Basel to Tarragona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 1m
€47–169
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
11h 27m
€128–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Barcelonabus FlixBus N872
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragonatrain Re
17h 6m
€84–159
Drive 1,064.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tarragonacar 1,064.6 km
11h 7m
€185–267
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 21m
€69–224
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 22m
€86–228
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 22m
€96–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Narbonnebus
4. Take the bus from Narbonne - Croix Sud to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus
18h 19m
€115–230

Basel to Tarragona by train

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11h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 927 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Tarragona, Spain?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Tarragona via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 11h 27m.

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