How to get from Tarragona to Álava
- 383 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Tarragona to Álava: train, flight, bus. The two cities are about 383 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 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
383 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €69Older observation | 6h 20m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €69Reading date not recorded | 18h 52m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€69Older observation6h 20m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€69Reading date not recorded18h 52m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Tarragona to Álava: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Tarragona → Barcelona El Prattrain
Renfe·48m - 2Barcelona El Prat → Bilbao Airportflight
Vueling·1h 15m - 3Bilbao Airport → ÁlavabusRegional connection·1h 32m
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Ticket prices on this route
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- Train· 4h 20m€60Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 14
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeTarragona-Barcelona El PratBook →VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionBilbao Airport-ÁlavaBook →
BlaBlaCar BusTarragona-ToulouseBook →
FlixBusToulouse-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Vueling, Regional connection, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Tarragona to Álava works
Start with a Renfe train from Tarragona to Barcelona, about 48 min. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by VY flight on to Bilbao (1h 15m). Transfer in Bilbao and continue by Regional connection bus on to Álava (1h 32m). In total it's roughly €69 over 6h 20m, 2 transfers.
Tarragona to Álava: common questions
Is there a train from Tarragona to Álava?
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.
Is there a bus from Tarragona to Álava?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Álava from Tarragona?
About 383 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Tarragona to Álava?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Vueling, Regional connection, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Álava?
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: Renfe, Vueling, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 24 Sep 2026