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Port guide: compare transport from Tarragone

Tarragone, Spain 19 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Tarragone

Port call at Tarragone (Spain). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, and the town centre is mainly served by Public shuttle. The cheapest option, Shuttle/boarding bus to Moll de Costa, is free, and the fastest takes around 10 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Terminal in Tarragona's commercial port, 2 km from the historic Roman centre.

Port de Tarragona
Cheapest option Free Shuttle/boarding bus to Moll de Costa
Fastest option 10 min Shuttle/boarding bus to Moll de Costa
Simplest option Shuttle/boarding bus to Moll de Costa Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Free shuttle bus to the port exit
  • Taxis available
  • Roman amphitheatre 2 km away

Warnings

  • Little direct transport from the port
  • Industrial zone
  • Few taxis available

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Shuttle/boarding bus to Moll de Costa

Free - 10 min - According to cruise boarding times

Connects the passenger reception area to the cruise pier

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

19 option(s) shown for Tarragone

Shuttle/boarding bus to Moll de Costa

Moll de Costa / Welcome Centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency According to cruise boarding times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Connects the passenger reception area to the cruise pier

Attention point

Service mainly related to embarkations, not always useful during stopovers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Port Tarragona indicates a bus transfer from Moll de Costa to the terminal during boarding times.

Source : Port Tarragona; Tarragona Cruise Port

Cruise shuttle to city centre

Rambla Nova / city centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The easiest way out of the industrial port towards the centre

Attention point

No guarantee; timetables and fares vary according to stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the terminal is far from the centre and walking is not recommended from the Moll de Balears.

Source : Tarragona Cruise Port; Global Ports Holding; Port Tarragona

Taxi to Tarragona Railway Station

Tarragona Railway Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical with luggage or reserved train

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; recommended if train departure is close or if luggage is bulky

Source : Spain.info; ADIF; Tarragona Cruise Port

Taxi to Rambla Nova

Rambla Nova / city centre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical for getting to the centre without waiting for the shuttle bus

Attention point

More expensive than shuttle or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for the estimated price or check the meter before departure

Source : Tarragona Cruise Port; Global Ports Holding; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Roman Amphitheatre

Roman amphitheatre of Tarragona

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the main Roman site from the quay

Attention point

More expensive than bus or shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route: a good choice for optimising a short stopover

Source : Tarragona Turisme; Tarragona Cruise Port; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Reus airport

Reus Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price or ask for meter before departure

Source : AENA Reus Airport; Tarragona Cruise Port; services taxi locaux

City bus to Rambla Nova

Rambla Nova / city centre

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on line and timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the city centre

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to the port organisation of the day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, use the port shuttle if available or go to the nearest authorised bus stop in the port.

Source : EMT Tarragona; Tarragona Cruise Port; Port Tarragona

City bus to Roman Amphitheatre

Roman amphitheatre of Tarragona

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on line and timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical way to reach a major Roman site

Attention point

Less direct than a taxi if the port stop is far away

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check EMT timetables and take the shuttle cruise if it drops you off at the centre.

Source : EMT Tarragona; Tarragona Turisme;

Bus to Tarragona station

Tarragona Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on line and timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to catch regional trains without a taxi

Attention point

Need to check active stop at port exit

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Tarragona station is on Passeig d'Espanya, close to the seafront.

Source : EMT Tarragona; Spain.info; ADIF

VTC to Rambla Nova

Rambla Nova / city centre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Availability varies according to port of call and port access

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal

Source : Cabify; Uber; Tarragona Cruise Port

Taxi to PortAventura World

PortAventura World

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the park without connection

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for families, confirm price and return before departure

Source : PortAventura World; Tarragona Cruise Port; services taxi locaux

VTC to Reus airport

Reus Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Availability varies according to ship's arrival time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up location in the application

Source : AENA Reus Airport; Cabify; Uber

Taxi to Barcelona El Prat Airport

Barcelona El Prat Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the main regional international airport

Attention point

High cost and possible traffic to Barcelona

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance if plane connection

Source : AENA; Tarragona Cruise Port; services taxi locaux

VTC to Barcelona El Prat Airport

Barcelona El Prat Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 170,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price fixed in advance for a long transfer

Attention point

High cost for a single person

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance and confirm departure time at the port

Source : AENA; opérateurs VTC locaux; Tarragona Cruise Port

Bus to PortAventura World

PortAventura World

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequency varies according to season and operator
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option for getting to PortAventura or Ferrari Land

Attention point

Frequency and connections to be checked according to stopover date

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to the centre or the bus station then take the bus to PortAventura

Source : Empresa Plana; Tarragona Cruise Port;

Bus to Reus airport

Reus Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequency varies according to season and flights
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option for getting to the nearest airport

Attention point

Schedules to be checked; service less frequent out of season

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, reach the appropriate intercity bus stop from Tarragona or the centre.

Source : Reus Airport AENA; Empresa Plana; Tarragona Cruise Port

Train to Reus

Reus Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regional trains according to Renfe timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Day trip to Reus and its Modernist heritage

Attention point

Need to get to Tarragona station from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Tarragona Railway Station then regional train to Reus

Source : Renfe; ADIF;

Train to Barcelona Sants

Barcelona Sants

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency Regular regional trains from Tarragona
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Barcelona without a car

Attention point

Need to get to Tarragona station from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Tarragona Railway Station then regional train to Barcelona Sants

Source : Renfe; ADIF; Spain.info

Train to Camp de Tarragona

Tarragona AVE camp

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Frequency according to bus/taxi + AVE trains
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Connects to AVE high-speed trains

Attention point

Tarragona Camp station is far from the centre and the port

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Camp de Tarragona by taxi or bus then take the AVE depending on your destination.

Source : Renfe; ADIF;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.