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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.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 11 buses from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona, including 11 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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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Buses from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:05, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 78 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 78 km |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 6:05 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona.
The table below shows live departures for Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona coaches for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 17:20 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h30 | 18:50 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:15 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h35 | 20:50 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:10 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h35 | 21:45 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 3 November | |||||
Normal | 5:55 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h50 | 7:45 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:30 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h45 | 8:15 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:05 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h35 | 8:40 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:10 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h35 | 9:45 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:20 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h50 | 11:10 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:20 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h35 | 14:55 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:55 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h30 | 16:25 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:55 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h30 | 17:25 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 Sant Carles de la Rapita 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 Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona buses use the Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos to Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco station pair. Use this guide to compare Sant Carles de la Rapita and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos is 1 km from Sant Carles de la Rapita city centre. Public transport options include:
Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos. ATMs are available at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos.
Ticket office support is available at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos.
Available at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos: Standard accessibility options available.
Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco. ATMs are available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
Ticket office support is available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
Available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco: Wheelchair access available.
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