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How to travel from Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal? Look no further.
There are around 8 trains per day running between Tarragona Estació and Alicante Terminal, which usually take 9 hours 7 minutes to complete the 213 miles (342 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours 24 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 Alicante Terminal from Tarragona Estació, 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 Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £29.21. 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.
Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal by train
It takes an average of 9h 7m to travel from Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal by train, over a distance of around 213 miles (342 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal and tickets for this journey start from £29.21 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:35 | |
| Departure station | Tarragona Estació | |
| Arrival station | Alicante Terminal | |
| Journey time | From 6h 24m | |
| Distance | 213 miles (342 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29.21 | |
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Renfe and Euromed trains from Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal
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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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Cheap train tickets from Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Tarragona Estació to Alicante Terminal by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.