The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
15 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Tarragona every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 361 km distance in an average of 15 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 361 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£51 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price | £149 Average Price |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona coaches for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 06:15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h50 | 14:05 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 04:00 Donostia-San Sebastian | 24h00 | 04:00 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £25 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 361 km distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 361 km |
Average bus duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Monbus, Hife, MonBus from Donostia-San Sebastian to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona with Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Monbus, Hife, MonBus for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Tarragona
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
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