How to get from Elche to Tarragona
- 359 km as the crow flies
- 6 bus departures a day with ALSA
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Elche to Tarragona: bus, flight, train. The two cities are about 359 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 23, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
359 km
Elche to Tarragona: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Elche → Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 2Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 15m - 3Barcelona El Prat → Tarragonatrain
Renfe·48m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Elche to Tarragona
ALSA runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 6 | 01:00 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 01:00
- 09:15
- 11:15
- 13:15
- 15:15
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →RenfeBarcelona El Prat-TarragonaBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Vueling, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Elche to Tarragona works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Elche to Alicante, about 35 min. Transfer in Alicante and continue by VY flight on to Barcelona (1h 15m). Transfer in Barcelona and continue by Renfe train on to Tarragona (48 min). In total it's roughly €88 over 6h 13m, 2 transfers.
Elche to Tarragona: common questions
When is the first bus from Elche to Tarragona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Elche to Tarragona?
6 a day with ALSA, between 01:00 and 23:00.
Is there a train from Elche to Tarragona?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Tarragona from Elche?
About 359 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Elche to Tarragona?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Vueling, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Elche to Tarragona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Vueling, Renfe
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 23 Sep 2026