The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 18 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Tarragona every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
11:000h30Barcelona El Prat Airport11:30Tarragona£41One-way0 changes
8:000h40Barcelona El Prat Airport8:40Tarragona£51One-way0 changes
14:100h50Barcelona El Prat Airport15:00Tarragona£51One-way0 changes
19:101h20Barcelona El Prat Airport20:30Tarragona£51One-way0 changes
7:501h30Barcelona El Prat Airport9:20Tarragona£61One-way0 changes
11:000h30Barcelona El Prat Airport11:30Tarragona£41One-way0 changes
8:000h40Barcelona El Prat Airport8:40Tarragona£51One-way0 changes
14:100h50Barcelona El Prat Airport15:00Tarragona£51One-way0 changes
normal22:151h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)23:20Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses£181One-way0 changes
normal10:201h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:25Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 72 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£15 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona coaches for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 17:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 19:00 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 18:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 20:00 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 20:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 21:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 21:20 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 22:25 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 22:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 23:20 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 23:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 0:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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normal | 9:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 10:20 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 11:25 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 11:25 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:30 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 12:50 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 13:55 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 13:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 15:00 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 15:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 16:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 16:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h20 | 17:30 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona
Buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 72 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 8:15 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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Bus providers: Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Empresa Plana from Barcelona El Prat Airport to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona with Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Empresa Plana for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona El Prat Airport 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.

- Plana
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Plana
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Plana
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Plana
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Plana
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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