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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for 24 May

Cheapest price

£45

Average price

£45

Fastest journey

7 h 30 m

Average duration

7 h 30 m

Buses per day

Distance

419 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bilbao to Tarragona will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Bilbao for Tarragona every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 419 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.

09:307h30

Bilbao

17:00Tarragona

£451One-way

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Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Bilbao to Tarragona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train	Flight
£45 Average Price Cheapest	£48 Average Price	£56 Average Price
8h 0m average duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 40m average duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 31m average duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Tarragona

Spain

Buses from Bilbao to Tarragona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £21

Distance

418 km

Average bus duration

7h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£45

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

7h 30m

First bus

09:30

Last bus

09:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £21

Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Conda Bilbao to Tarragona

Travel from Bilbao to Tarragona from £43 with Omio’s coach partners Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Conda! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Bilbao to Tarragona coach information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 7 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £43
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bilbao to Tarragona coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bilbao to Tarragona with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Tarragona.

Cheap coach tickets from Bilbao to Tarragona can start from as little as £45 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bilbao to Tarragona is £45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Bilbao and Tarragona is on average 7 h 30 min for the 259 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Bilbao to Tarragona by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The coach from Bilbao to Tarragona leaves at 09: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Bilbao to Tarragona with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the route from Bilbao to Tarragona you can take a coach with Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Vibasa. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Bilbao to Tarragona on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tarragona, located 0.6 miles (958 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Bilbao to Tarragona is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Bilbao to Tarragona including taking a coach, train or flight.

No, the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Bilbao to Tarragona, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona.

No, luggage for the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Bilbao to Tarragona.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Tarragona

Bilbao

Tarragona

The major coach station for departures in Bilbao is Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Bilbao to Tarragona.

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