- Must visit
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
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
30
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.
Of the 30 buses that leave El Prat de Llobregat for Tarragona every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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 prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 74 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for El Prat de Llobregat to Tarragona coaches for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 23:50 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 1:10 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Normal | 1:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h25 | 2:25 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
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 22 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 22 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 5m.
Distance 74 km |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
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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 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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