What is the cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona is to car ferry and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Tarifa and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarifa to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Tarifa and arriving at Barcelona via Paseo de los Tilos - Estación de Autobuses and Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.

How far is it from Tarifa to Barcelona?

The distance between Tarifa and Barcelona is 1278 km. The road distance is 1073.7 km.

How do I travel from Tarifa to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Tarifa to Barcelona without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 33m and costs €50 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Tarifa to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Tarifa to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarifa to Barcelona bus from?

Tarifa to Barcelona bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Tarifa station.

Where does the Tarifa to Barcelona bus arrive?

Tarifa to Barcelona bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.

Can I drive from Tarifa to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarifa to Barcelona is 1074 km. It takes approximately 11h 46m to drive from Tarifa to Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5540+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Tarifa to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 9 ways to get from Tarifa to Barcelona by bus, train, car ferry, car, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus L-530
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
9h 33m
€53–175
Bus to Málaga Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal Fuengirolabus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AGP - BCN
6h 3m
€40–178
Bus via Málaga
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus L-530
2. Take the bus from Málaga to Barcelonabus Kyiv-Málaga
18h 22m
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Port de Tanger Medcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Tanger Med to Port de Barcelonacarferry
34h 54m
€106–414
Drive 1,073.7 km
1. Drive from Tarifa to Barcelonacar 1,073.7 km
11h 46m
€167–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Algeciras to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
19h 41m
€93–194
Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TNG - BCN
5h 43m
€71–438
Bus, train to Jerez Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to La Parratrain
3. Fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane XRY - BCN
6h 46m
€69–297
Bus, train to Seville Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SVQ - BCN
7h 54m
€55–194

Tarifa to Barcelona by bus and train

21Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,277.6 km
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a bus from Tarifa to Barcelona via Paseo de los Tilos - Estación de Autobuses, Alameda Principal - Sur, and Málaga in around 18h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarifa to Port de Barcelona via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Port of Algeciras, and Port de Tanger Med in around 34h 54m.

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