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Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 5 m
Buses on 17 Sept
29
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from El Prat de Llobregat to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Prat de Llobregat to Tarragona will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 29 buses from El Prat de Llobregat to Tarragona, including 29 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 74 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.
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normalOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from El Prat de Llobregat 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 coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 74 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from El Prat de Llobregat to Tarragona:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from El Prat de Llobregat to Tarragona costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Plana, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Empresa Plana.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for El Prat de Llobregat to Tarragona coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
normal | 14:55 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 16:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 15:10 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 16:15 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
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Buses from El Prat de Llobregat to Tarragona run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 74 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 74 km |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
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 El Prat de Llobregat 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 El Prat de Llobregat 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, with some services arriving at Tarragona. Use this guide to compare El Prat de Llobregat and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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