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How to travel from Alicante Terminal to Tarragona Estació by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Alicante Terminal to Tarragona Estació? Look no further.
There are around 7 trains per day running between Alicante Terminal and Tarragona Estació, which usually take 12 hours 26 minutes to complete the 213 miles (342 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Tarragona Estació from Alicante Terminal, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. You can travel on this route with Renfe, which is the main train operator in Spain and has the widest network of high-speed trains in Europe. During your trip, you may travel on one of their high-speed or regional services, all of which offer comfort and air-conditioning as standard.
You can save money on train tickets from Alicante Terminal to Tarragona Estació if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £61.14. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
Trains to Tarragona Estació from Alicante Terminal
It takes an average of 12h 26m to travel from Alicante Terminal to Tarragona Estació by train, over a distance of around 213 miles (342 km). There are normally 7 trains per day travelling from Alicante Terminal to Tarragona Estació and tickets for this journey start from £61.14 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:00 | |
| Departure station | Alicante Terminal | |
| Arrival station | Tarragona Estació | |
| Journey time | From 7h 13m | |
| Distance | 213 miles (342 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £61.14 | |
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Alicante Terminal to Tarragona Estació?
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Renfe and Euromed trains from Alicante Terminal to Tarragona Estació
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Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Euromed is Renfe's high-speed service that travels along the Mediterranean coast. Able to travel at 155 mph (250 km/h), Euromed trains run on the Barcelona – Tarragona – Castellón – Valencia – Alicante route - also known as the "Mediterranean Corridor". With a frequency of up to 12 daily trips between these cities, Euromed trains offer two classes on board – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). Designed by Talgo, the trains that run between Barcelona and Alicante offer 63 seats in Preferente and 236 in Turista, with 11 carriages (including a food carriage) and two locomotives, which allows them to travel in both directions.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Alicante Terminal to Tarragona Estació?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.