If you are arriving at Barcelona – El Prat Airport and travelling to Tarragona, we strongly recommend using the direct bus service, as the railway lines between Barcelona and Tarragona are currently affected by long‑term construction works.

1) By Bus (Recommended)

The Plana bus company offers direct connections from Barcelona Airport (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) to Tarragona, without the need to travel into Barcelona city.

• Approximate travel time: 1 hour.
• We highly recommend booking tickets in advance through:
  https://www.busplana.com/en/bookings#/ 

This is currently the most reliable and convenient option.

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2) By Train (Not Recommended)

Due to major infrastructure works on the corridor between Barcelona and Tarragona, the Rodalies services (R14, R15, R16, R17) are experiencing significant delays and extended travel times, which can reach up to almost three hours.

The AVANT (high‑speed regional) service remains an alternative, but please note:

• It departs from Barcelona Sants station.
• It arrives at Camp de Tarragona station, located outside the city.
• A bus transfer is required to reach Tarragona city centre.

For these reasons, train travel is not advised during this period unless necessary.