What is the cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona?

The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona is to bus which costs €60 - €70 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona?

The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €70 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Ciudad Real and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Tarragona via Cuenca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Ciudad Real to Tarragona?

The distance between Ciudad Real and Tarragona is 690 km. The road distance is 598.6 km.

How do I travel from Ciudad Real to Tarragona without a car?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €70 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Tarragona bus from?

Ciudad Real to Tarragona bus services, operated by Autolineas Rubiocar S.L., depart from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses station.

Train or bus from Ciudad Real to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €70 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Tarragona bus arrive?

Ciudad Real to Tarragona bus services, operated by Autolineas Rubiocar S.L., arrive at Cuenca station.

Can I drive from Ciudad Real to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Tarragona is 599 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Ciudad Real to Tarragona.

Where can I stay near Tarragona?

There are 2910+ hotels available in Tarragona.

Ciudad Real to Tarragona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Tarragona by train (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 (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Camp De TarragonaAve
4h 19m
€72–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Tarragona051
11h 45m
€61–66
Drive 598.6 km
1. Drive from Ciudad Real to Tarragona598.6 km
5h 43m
€94–136
Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)MAD - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
6h 4m
€73–216
Train to Seville Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)SVQ - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
7h 15m
€69–249
Train, train to Málaga Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Cordoba-Central
2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
3. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)AGP - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
7h 42m
€72–263

Ciudad Real to Tarragona by train and bus (Renfe)

32Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 689.6 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Camp De Tarragona 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Tarragona via Cuenca in around 11h 45m.

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