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Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£70
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£70
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
12 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
13 h 10 m
Buses on 05 Sept
2
Distance
574 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Almeria to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Almeria to Tarragona will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £70.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 2 buses from Almeria to Tarragona, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 574 km distance in an average of 13 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Almeria to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £74 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 7h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £74, while a flight costs an average of £110.
Distance: 574 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price | £102 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Almeria to Tarragona:
A coach is £37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almeria to Tarragona costing on average £110.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 53m.
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (6h 53m by bus vs 6h 57m by car) and save roughly £28 compared to fuel and tolls (£74 vs £102). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Almeria to Tarragona coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:00 Almería, Puerto | 13h25 | 21:25 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 12h55 | 21:25 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Almeria to Tarragona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £36 by flight.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:25, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 574 km distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 574 km |
Average bus duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 2:25 |
Last bus 21:30 |
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Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Art museum in a historic building with Gothic and modern collections, religious works and temporary exhibitions in the old quarter.
Local history museum with Roman remains under the square and exhibits on Tarragona's urban development across different periods.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and balconies, popular for walks, sea views and easy access to the historic centre.
Broad pedestrian avenue between the station area and old town, known for shops, civic buildings and everyday city life.
Historic upper town of narrow lanes, small squares and stone façades, ideal for wandering between cathedral and Roman remains.
Romesco is Tarragona’s signature sauce of roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds and olive oil, traditionally served with fish, calçots or seafood.
Calçots are sweet spring onions charred over flames and dipped in romesco. They are central to winter calçotades across Tarragona province.
Xató is a Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies and olives with a nutty romesco-style dressing, popular along this coast.
Established harbour-side dining room specialising in Mediterranean seafood, paellas and market fish with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant in El Serrallo, popular for rice dishes, shellfish and classic coastal cooking in a polished setting.
Traditional tavern-style venue in the old town known for vermouth, tapas and Catalan small plates in a lively historic setting.
Moderate for Spain: dining and local transport are reasonable, while summer accommodation near the coast can raise overall trip costs versus smaller inland cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. For taxis, round up the fare rather than tipping heavily.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Almeria to Tarragona by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Almeria to Tarragona buses use the Almería, Estación de Autobuses to Tarragona station pair. Use this guide to compare Almeria and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Almería, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Almería, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Almería, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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