Airport transfer
Barcelona Airport to Tarragona private transfer
Private transfer from Barcelona Airport to Tarragona in around an hour via the C-32 and AP-7. Tolls included, meet & greet in arrivals and a fixed price.
- Distance
- 85 km
- Without traffic
- ~1 h
- Advance booking
- VTC
- Tolls included
- Fixed price
- Name sign
- Meet & greet
Barcelona Airport → Tarragona
Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Tarragona: route, journey time and vehicles
Tarragona is about 85 km from El Prat. We follow the C-31 and then the C-32, which cuts through the Garraf hills in tunnels, passes Sitges and reaches El Vendrell, where we join the AP-7 to Tarragona. Without traffic the drive takes around an hour. The C-32 is a toll road between Castelldefels and El Vendrell, and the toll is included in your price. If the coast road is congested, the inland route on the A-2 and AP-7 through the Penedès is longer in distance but can save time.
Reus Airport is much closer, just a few kilometres from the city, but it has few routes and most are seasonal. Many travellers bound for Tarragona, especially outside summer, fly into El Prat instead. High-speed AVE trains stop at Camp de Tarragona station, about 11 km from the centre; if you arrive by train, we can collect you there as well. By train from El Prat you need at least one change; by car you go from the arrivals hall to your hotel in one vehicle. For the return, we suggest a pick-up time based on your flight and drop you at the right terminal, T1 or T2.
Ancient Tarraco has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The amphitheatre by the sea, the Roman circus, the Pretori tower, the archaeological walk along the walls and the cathedral are all a few minutes' walk apart, and the Rambla Nova ends at the Balcó del Mediterrani viewpoint. Hotels cluster in the centre around the Rambla and near the Miracle and Arrabassada beaches. Some of the Roman sites lie outside the centre: the Les Ferreres aqueduct, known as the Pont del Diable, is about 4 km north, and the Tower of the Scipios, beside the old Via Augusta, about 6 km towards Barcelona. With an hourly chauffeur you can see both in a morning, as neither is easy to reach on foot.
We also drive business travellers to the Rovira i Virgili University, the petrochemical complex or meetings at the port, and passengers to the cruise terminal on the Moll de Balears. Demand peaks during the Santa Tecla festival, around 23 September, and the human-tower competition, the Concurs de Castells, held every two years at the Tarraco Arena Plaça in early October. If you are travelling then, book early.
The E-Class takes three passengers and three suitcases, and the V-Class seven with their luggage. For conferences, cruise groups or weddings, the minibus has 8 to 19 seats. If your final stop is Salou, Cambrils, PortAventura or a Priorat winery, tell us and we drive you straight there. If you are taking children to PortAventura or the Salou beaches, ask for child seats when you book; they are free of charge.
See also our airport transfers and our hourly chauffeur service.
Included in your transfer
- Fixed price with tolls and luggage included
- Flight tracking and 1 h 15 min free waiting from landing
- Name sign at the airport or cruise port
- Free child seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pick-up
- We confirm availability when you book in advance
Free child seats
Ask for a free baby seat, child seat or booster when you book. Give us each child's age, height and weight. Tell us about any pushchair or travel cot. We confirm the vehicle according to the space your luggage needs.
Book in advance
Tabarecar runs under a VTC licence, Spain's category for licensed private hire with a driver. You book every transfer before the trip, and we do not pick up passengers without a booking. Ask for a quote by WhatsApp, phone, email or the booking form; a quote needs no prepayment. Book early in summer, over bank holidays and during large trade fairs.
Request a quote
Request a free quote. We confirm the price before your journey.
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Ways to get from Barcelona Airport to Tarragona
Public transport lines, timetables and fares vary by route and season, so check each operator's website before you travel.
| Option | Door to door | Luggage | Price | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train, metro or public bus | No: stop to stop, sometimes with a change | You carry it along platforms and up stairs | Per-person ticket at the public fare | Depends on each line's timetable and frequency |
| Shuttle bus or shared transfer | Fixed stops, or drop-offs at other hotels before yours | In the hold or boot, with a limit per passenger | Per-person ticket or seat | Fixed timetable, or you wait for other passengers |
| Rental car | Yes, but you drive and find parking | Depends on the boot of the car you are given | Rental, plus fuel, tolls and parking | Paperwork at the desk at pick-up and return |
| Tabarecar private chauffeur | Yes, to your address or the nearest accessible point | Included in the price; you choose the vehicle to fit your cases | Fixed price agreed before the trip, tolls included | 1 h 15 min free from the moment your flight lands |
Fleet
Recommended vehicles for this route
Each card shows how many passengers and suitcases the vehicle takes. Choose by group size and luggage.
Executive saloon
Mercedes E-Class
For airport pick-ups, meetings and everyday journeys around Barcelona.
Tell us your suitcase sizes and bulky items before booking.
Luxury MPV
Mercedes V-Class
For families, small groups and ski trips, with everyone's luggage in one vehicle.
Tell us your suitcase sizes and bulky items before booking.
Medium groups
Minibus
For group transfers, conferences, weddings and day trips.
Tell us your suitcase sizes and bulky items before booking.
FAQ
Transfer to Tarragona: frequently asked questions
Do you pick up at Camp de Tarragona station or the cruise terminal?
Yes, at both. The AVE station is about 11 km from central Tarragona, and the cruise terminal is on the port's Moll de Balears. Give us your train number or ship name and expected arrival time, and your chauffeur will be waiting with a name sign.
Should I fly into Barcelona or Reus?
Reus is closer to Tarragona, but it has few routes and many run only in summer. El Prat offers far more destinations and times, and the drive to Tarragona takes around an hour. We run transfers from both airports, so pick whichever flight suits you best.
Can we carry on to Salou, Cambrils or the Priorat?
Yes. Give us the final address and we drive you straight there from the airport, with a stop in Tarragona if you need one. To visit several Priorat wineries in a day, our hourly chauffeur service lets you link the visits together.
Where will my chauffeur meet me?
In the arrivals hall, at the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name. We track your flight and wait 1 h 15 min free of charge from landing, even if it is delayed. Extra waiting time is charged.
How much does the transfer from Barcelona Airport to Tarragona cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the date and the time. We send you a fixed price before the trip, with tolls and luggage included, and a quote needs no prepayment. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pick-up.
How long does the transfer from Barcelona Airport to Tarragona take?
The journey covers about 85 km and takes roughly 1 h without traffic. Rush hour and high season add time, so allow for this when you choose your pick-up time if you have a flight or sailing to catch.
Can I request child seats?
Yes. We provide baby seats, child seats and boosters at no extra cost. Give us each child's age, height and weight when you book.
Get your fixed price
Message us on WhatsApp or fill in the form with pick-up, destination, date and time. We confirm the price before your journey.