4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Tarragona
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona 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 to Tarragona will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 30 buses that leave Barcelona for Tarragona every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 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.
Normal17:001h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord18:30Tarragona£101One-way0 changes- Normal12:001h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord13:30Tarragona£101One-way0 changes
- Normal19:001h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord20:30Tarragona£101One-way0 changes
- Normal1:001h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:25Tarragona£101One-way0 changes
normal11:251h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)12:30Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
- normal11:251h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)12:30Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
- normal10:201h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:25Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
- normal15:101h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)16:15Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
- normal17:551h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)19:00Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
- normal20:101h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)21:15Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Barcelona to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 82 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£11 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Tarragona coaches for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| normal | 15:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h35 | 17:30 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 | |
| Normal | 17:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 18:30 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
| normal | 17:40 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 19:00 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| 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 | 18:40 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 20:00 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 | 19:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 20:30 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
| normal | 19:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 21:15 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 | 21:05 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 22:25 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 | 22:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 23:20 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 | 22:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 0:15 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 | |
| Thursday 28 May | |||||
| Normal | 1:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h25 | 2:25 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
| normal | 8:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| 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 | 10:05 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 11:25 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 | 11:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 12:30 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 | 12:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 13:30 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
| normal | 12:35 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 13:55 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 | 13:40 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 15:00 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Tarragona
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Buses from Barcelona to Tarragona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 82 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 82 km |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Tmb, Empresa Plana from Barcelona to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Tarragona with Alsa, Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Tmb, Empresa Plana for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Barcelona to Tarragona
Making the journey by coach from Barcelona to Tarragona is an enjoyable and direct journey through the beautiful Spanish countryside with a travel time of between one hour 20 minutes and one hour 45 minutes. There are seven daily departures, one in the morning and the rest in the afternoon and evening on a timetable that operates seven days a week. Most departures are from Estació d'Autobuses Nord with one departure a day from Estación de Autobuses de Barcelona-Sants.
Which coach companies travel from Barcelona to Tarragona?
All direct coaches to Tarragona from Barcelona are operated by ALSA, a Spanish subsidiary of the British-owned National Express Coaches. The fleet is composed of Mercedes-Benz or Setra buses. These are modern and comfortable with onboard services that include toilets, WiFi, individual power sockets and air conditioning.
How long is the coach from Barcelona to Tarragona?
All coaches from Barcelona to Tarragona are direct with journey times of between one hour 20 minutes and one hour 45 minutes depending on the departure time and city-centre traffic in Barcelona.
How many coaches are there from Barcelona to Tarragona?
There are seven departures a day of coaches from Barcelona to Tarragona. There is one departure in the morning, while the rest leave in the afternoon and continue until late evening. The same timetable is in place from Monday through to Sunday.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Barcelona to Tarragona?
Departure bus station: Coaches to Tarragona from Barcelona depart mainly from Estació d'Autobuses Nord with just one daily departure from Estación de Autobuses de Barcelona-Sants. Both are linked to the city centre by local buses and Metro trains while there is also a tram service between Barcelona-Sants and the city. Facilities at both coach stations include WiFi, taxi ranks, toilets, left luggage storage, shops and cafes.
Arrival bus station: Coaches from Barcelona to Tarragona terminate at the city's bus station on the Rambla Nova. It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk from here to the city centre or the journey can be made by taxi or local bus. Facilities at Tarragona Bus Station include ATMs, toilets, luggage storage, a passenger lounge, a coffee bar and fast food kiosks. In the streets around the bus station, there is car parking as well as a choice of shops and restaurants.
FAQs: Barcelona to Tarragona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Plana
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Plana
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Tarragona
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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