How to get from Tarragona to Alella by bus and train?

From Tarragona to Alella by bus and train

To get from Tarragona to Alella you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the R16 train from Tarragona station to St. Vicenç De Calders station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R2S train and finally take the E19 bus from Rda. Sant Pere, 19-21 station to Riera Principal - Pl. Germans Lleopard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Tarragona may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alella on the Moovit app.

160min
Train - R16R16
Train - R2S
Bus - E19E19
Walk to Alella
Leaves from Tarragona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tarragona
  • 2
    Train - R16R16
    Wait for train
    R16
    Sant Vicenç De Calders
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St. Vicenç De Calders
    ID 71600
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - R2S
    Wait for train
    R2S
    Barcelona Estació De França
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barcelona - Passeig De Gràcia
    ID 71802
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rda. Sant Pere, 19-21
    ID 100019
    860 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - E19E19
    Wait for bus
    E19
    Riera Principal - Pl. Germans Lleonart
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riera Principal - Pl. Germans Lleopard
    ID 310
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alella
    Walk to
    Alella
    Carrer de Torrent de Vallbona
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tarragona to Alella by train

To get from Tarragona to Alella you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the R16 train from Tarragona station to St. Vicenç De Calders station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R2S train and finally take the R1 train from Barcelona - Sants station to El Masnou station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Tarragona may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alella on the Moovit app.

186min
Train - R16R16
Train - R2S
Train - R1
Walk to Alella
Leaves from Tarragona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tarragona
  • 2
    Train - R16R16
    Wait for train
    R16
    Sant Vicenç De Calders
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St. Vicenç De Calders
    ID 71600
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - R2S
    Wait for train
    R2S
    Barcelona Estació De França
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barcelona - Sants
    ID 71801
    70 min
  • 6
    Train - R1
    Wait for train
    R1
    Blanes
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Masnou
    ID 79407
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Alella
    Walk to
    Alella
    Carrer de Torrent de Vallbona
    2.69 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tarragona to Alella

The distance between Tarragona and Alella is approximately 105.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tarragona to Alella by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alella – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Tarragona to Alella

To check the bus and train schedule from Tarragona to Alella using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tarragona) and destination (Alella), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Tarragona to Alella by train

To get from Tarragona to Alella you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the R16 train from Tarragona station to St. Vicenç De Calders station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R2S train and finally take the R1 train from Barcelona - Sants station to El Masnou station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Tarragona may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alella on the Moovit app.

186min
Train - R16R16
Train - R2S
Train - R1
Walk to Alella
Leaves from Tarragona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tarragona
  • 2
    Train - R16R16
    Wait for train
    R16
    Sant Vicenç De Calders
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St. Vicenç De Calders
    ID 71600
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - R2S
    Wait for train
    R2S
    Barcelona Estació De França
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barcelona - Sants
    ID 71801
    70 min
  • 6
    Train - R1
    Wait for train
    R1
    Blanes
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Masnou
    ID 79407
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Alella
    Walk to
    Alella
    Carrer de Torrent de Vallbona
    2.69 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tarragona to Alella?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Train line R16, Train line R2S, Bus line E19.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tarragona to Alella?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Train line R16, Train line R2S, Train line R1.

  • Is there a direct train between Tarragona and Alella?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tarragona to Alella?

    The R16 train line goes from Sant Vicenç De Calders station near Tarragona in Barcelona to St. Vicenç De Calders station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till St. Vicenç De Calders station near Alella.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tarragona to Alella by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Tarragona and Alella by train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Tarragona to get to Alella?

    Get on the R16 train from the Sant Vicenç De Calders station near Tarragona in Barcelona.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Tarragona and Alella?

    Get off the train at the St. Vicenç De Calders stop, which is closest to Alella.

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