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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Tarragona is to bus via Port Aventura which costs €80 - €190 and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 8h 13m and costs €160 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Tarragona via Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Caen to Tarragona?

The distance between Caen and Tarragona is 1407 km. The road distance is 1118.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Tarragona without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 29m and costs €85 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Caen to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Tarragona bus from?

Caen to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Tarragona train from?

Caen to Tarragona train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Caen to Tarragona is to train via Paris which takes 11h 29m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Caen to Tarragona bus arrive?

Caen to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Caen to Tarragona train arrive?

Caen to Tarragona train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Tarragona is 1118 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Caen to Tarragona.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

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Caen to Tarragona - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Caen to Tarragona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-SantsTgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to TarragonaR15 / ...
11h 29m
€88–269
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)ORY - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
8h 33m
€68–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
20h 50m
€106–195
Drive 1,118.3 km
1. Drive from Caen to Tarragona1,118.3 km
12h 7m
€176–255
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Barcelona-SantsTgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to TarragonaR15 / ...
12h 1m
€193–329
Bus via Port Aventura
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Port Aventura WorldFlixBus N1131
21h 25m
€84–188
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)CDG - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
8h 36m
€78–244
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Mans
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantes
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)NTE - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
10h
€86–289
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Take the bus from Saint Denis Université to Aéroport Paris Beauvais
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BVA - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
10h 8m
€108–309
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Mans
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennes
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)RNS - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
9h 49m
€135–431
Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)CFR - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
8h 13m
€160–335

Caen to Tarragona by train and subway

14Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,407.4 km
Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Tarragona, Spain?

You can take a train from Caen to Tarragona via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 50m.

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