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Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
20 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
35 m
Buses on 18 Sept
5
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Castelldefels to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castelldefels to Tarragona will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 buses from Castelldefels to Tarragona, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 45 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 Castelldefels to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 63 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for Castelldefels to Tarragona coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:30 Castelldefels | 1h10 | 17:40 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:20 Castelldefels | 0h40 | 18:00 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 6:50 Castelldefels | 0h40 | 7:30 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Castelldefels | 0h45 | 8:45 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
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There are 20 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50.
Distance 63 km |
Average bus duration 59m |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Art museum in a historic building with Gothic and modern collections, religious works and temporary exhibitions in the old quarter.
Local history museum with Roman remains under the square and exhibits on Tarragona's urban development across different periods.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and balconies, popular for walks, sea views and easy access to the historic centre.
Broad pedestrian avenue between the station area and old town, known for shops, civic buildings and everyday city life.
Historic upper town of narrow lanes, small squares and stone façades, ideal for wandering between cathedral and Roman remains.
Romesco is Tarragona’s signature sauce of roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds and olive oil, traditionally served with fish, calçots or seafood.
Calçots are sweet spring onions charred over flames and dipped in romesco. They are central to winter calçotades across Tarragona province.
Xató is a Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies and olives with a nutty romesco-style dressing, popular along this coast.
Established harbour-side dining room specialising in Mediterranean seafood, paellas and market fish with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant in El Serrallo, popular for rice dishes, shellfish and classic coastal cooking in a polished setting.
Traditional tavern-style venue in the old town known for vermouth, tapas and Catalan small plates in a lively historic setting.
Moderate for Spain: dining and local transport are reasonable, while summer accommodation near the coast can raise overall trip costs versus smaller inland cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. For taxis, round up the fare rather than tipping heavily.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castelldefels 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.

Most Castelldefels to Tarragona buses use the El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Castelldefels and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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