The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
58 m
Buses per day
12
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 £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 12 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Tarragona every day 12 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 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 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.








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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 coach with prices starting from £15. 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 coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 72 km
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2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m 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, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 08:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 09:20 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 11:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 13:30 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 14:35 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 16:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 17:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 18:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 19:50 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 21:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h15 | 23:10 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 14:35, the last at 21:10. The fastest coach covers the 72 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 14:35 |
Last bus 21:10 |
Bus providers: Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Empresa Plana from Barcelona El Prat Airport to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona with Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Empresa Plana for as low as £7. 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.

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