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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Tarragona is to bus via Montpellier which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 50m.

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 3m and costs €45 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Tarragona?

The distance between Basel and Tarragona is 928 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 via Lyon which takes 11h 28m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Basel to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tarragona bus from?

Basel to Tarragona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

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.

Train or bus from Basel to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Basel to Tarragona is to train via Lyon which takes 11h 28m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Tarragona bus arrive?

Basel to Tarragona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier 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 8m to drive from Basel to Tarragona.

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

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Basel to Tarragona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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 3m
€46–179
Train via Lyon
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 28m
€138–268
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 50m
€74–124
Drive 1,064.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tarragonacar 1,064.6 km
11h 8m
€183–264
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 23m
€82–248
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 23m
€72–248
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD 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 2m
€123–315
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Camp De Tarragonatrain 9730
12h 54m
€175–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Dijonbus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus
18h 3m
€65–191

Basel to Tarragona by train

7Weekly Trains

11h 28mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Tarragona - Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 17h 50m.

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