There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Tarragona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
9h 29m€117–190Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 53m€43–203Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m€52–98Drive 749 km
- Drive from Nice to Tarragonacar 749 km
7h 6m€121–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Marseillebus
- Take the bus from Marseille to Barcelonabus
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
14h 22m€66–114Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 17m€85–266
Nice to Tarragona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Tarragona is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €40 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Barcelona - North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Tarragona via Marseille St Charles and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Nice and Tarragona is 835 km. The road distance is 749 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Nice to Tarragona, including transfers.
Nice to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Tarragona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Tarragona is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Tarragona via Marseille St Charles and Barcelona-Sants in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Tarragona - Bus Station via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Barcelona - North Bus Station in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Nice to Tarragona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Tarragona is 749 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Nice to Tarragona.
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