- Must visit
Castell de Vila-seca, Centre d'Art
Contemporary art venue inside the restored castle, hosting temporary exhibitions in a striking historic setting. A cultural highlight for art and architecture lovers.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 12 m
Buses on 20 Sept
5
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to Vila-Seca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Vila-Seca will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 5 buses from Barcelona to Vila-Seca, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Vila-Seca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 90 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Vila-Seca:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barcelona to Vila-Seca costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Vila-Seca take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 6m by bus vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Vila-Seca coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:20 Barcelona | 0h50 | 0:10 Vila-Seca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:30 Barcelona | 1h00 | 0:30 Vila-Seca | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
![]() | 8:00 Barcelona | 1h20 | 9:20 Vila-Seca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Barcelona | 1h00 | 12:00 Vila-Seca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:40 Barcelona | 1h10 | 14:50 Vila-Seca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:50 Barcelona | 1h10 | 15:00 Vila-Seca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Barcelona | 1h20 | 19:20 Vila-Seca | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Barcelona to Vila-Seca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 21:25. The fastest coach covers the 90 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 90 km |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 7m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 21:25 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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Contemporary art venue inside the restored castle, hosting temporary exhibitions in a striking historic setting. A cultural highlight for art and architecture lovers.
Municipal exhibition space with rotating shows on local culture, art and heritage. A good option for visitors seeking current programming in the town centre.
Interpretive space devoted to the celebrated composer linked to Vila-seca. It offers insight into his life, music and the town’s cultural identity.
Long sandy beach area in La Pineda with a broad promenade for easy walks, sea views and family-friendly outings close to Vila-seca’s coast.
Seafront walking route lined with palms and beach access. Ideal for relaxed strolls, cycling and enjoying the coastal atmosphere in La Pineda.
Central square in Vila-seca framed by civic life and nearby heritage buildings. A practical starting point for discovering the historic centre on foot.
A rice dish from the Camp de Tarragona coast, cooked with fish, shellfish and rich stock. It reflects the area’s strong fishing and rice traditions.
Chargrilled calçots served with romesco or salvitxada sauce. A hallmark winter speciality across Tarragona province, celebrated in local calçotades.
Traditional fish stew from the Tarragona coast, made with mixed fish, potatoes and aromatic stock. It is prized as a hearty fisherman’s dish.
Well-known beachside rice and seafood restaurant in La Pineda, popular for paella, grilled fish and sea views in a relaxed setting.
Refined dining venue at Gran Palas Hotel, known for polished Mediterranean cooking and a quieter hotel setting suited to a longer meal.
Established seafront restaurant specialising in Mediterranean rice dishes, seafood and tapas, with a casual atmosphere near the beach.
Moderate for the Costa Daurada. Dining and local transport are reasonable, but summer accommodation and theme-park demand can raise prices above nearby non-resort towns.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés is enough. Taxi fares are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Vila-Seca 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 Vila-Seca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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