There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, 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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
best- Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane RTM - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
4h€213–523Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
cheapest- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AMS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 29m€91–290Train via Paris
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
12h 4m€371–582Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 50m€112–182Drive 1,475.4 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Tarragonacar 1,475.4 km
15h 10m€272–392Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
14h 30m€277–464Train, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ec / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Perpignanbus
- Take the train from Perpignan to Camp De Tarragonatrain
24h 55m€152–256
Rotterdam to Tarragona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Tarragona is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 24h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs €210 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Barcelona - North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Tarragona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Tarragona is 1295 km. The road distance is 1475.4 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Tarragona without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 4m and costs €370 - €600.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Rotterdam to Tarragona, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam to Tarragona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Tarragona is to train via Paris which takes 12h 4m and costs €370 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 24h 50m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tarragona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Tarragona - Bus Station via Barcelona - North Bus Station in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–550
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–350
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Perpignan to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Rotterdam to Tarragona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Tarragona is 1475 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Rotterdam to Tarragona.
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