Driving from Barcelona to Tarragona
Tarragona lies 82 km (51 mi) west of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 100 km (62 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Barcelona | Tarragona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 141,542 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 43001–43130 |
Where to book car hire from Barcelona to Tarragona
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Staying in Tarragona
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Common questions
How far is Tarragona from Barcelona?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, west of Barcelona; by road roughly 100 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Tarragona by car?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Tarragona?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.