- 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.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 32 m
Buses on 19 Sept
7
Distance
78 km
Cheap tickets
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.
Fast coaches
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 7 buses from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona, including 7 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.
Normal20:101h35Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos21:45Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes- Normal9:201h50Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos11:10Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
- Normal8:101h35Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos9:45Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
- Normal7:301h50Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos9:20Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
- Normal14:551h30Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos16:25Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
- Normal14:551h30Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos16:25Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
- Normal18:201h30Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos19:50Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
- Normal15:551h30Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos17:25Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
- Normal20:101h35Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos21:45Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
- Normal8:101h35Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos9:45Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. 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 £13, while a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 78 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£15 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona is a train with an average price of £13.
This is compared to other travel options from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona costing on average £15.
The fastest way to travel from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 23m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sant Carles de la Rapita and Tarragona including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.39. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 3m 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.
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.
Live departures
Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
| Normal | 7:30 Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h50 | 9:20 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona
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Buses from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 11 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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £7
Distance 78 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 6:05 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £7
Bus providers: Hife, BlaBlaCar from Sant Carles de la Rapita to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona with Hife, BlaBlaCar for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Hife
About
Hife is a Spanish bus company that has been operating bus routes since 1915, with a strong presence in regions like Catalonia and Valencia. They offer a variety of services including regular intercity and urban bus lines, school transport, and bus rentals for events. Hife emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, maintaining a high standard of vehicle fleet maintenance. Popular destinations include cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, and Salou. Many of their newer buses offer amenities like Wi-Fi, and they provide options for mobile tickets on some routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hife Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Hife Price
£15
Hife frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
15€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
Complete guide to Tarragona
Things to do in Tarragona
Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
- Recommended
Museu Diocesà de Tarragona
Art museum in a historic building with Gothic and modern collections, religious works and temporary exhibitions in the old quarter.
Casa Castellarnau
Local history museum with Roman remains under the square and exhibits on Tarragona's urban development across different periods.
- Must visit
Balcó del Mediterrani
Seafront promenade lined with palms and balconies, popular for walks, sea views and easy access to the historic centre.
- Must visit
Rambla Nova
Broad pedestrian avenue between the station area and old town, known for shops, civic buildings and everyday city life.
- Must visit
Part Alta
Historic upper town of narrow lanes, small squares and stone façades, ideal for wandering between cathedral and Roman remains.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Romesco
Romesco is Tarragona’s signature sauce of roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds and olive oil, traditionally served with fish, calçots or seafood.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Calçots
Calçots are sweet spring onions charred over flames and dipped in romesco. They are central to winter calçotades across Tarragona province.
- Gluten-free
Xató
Xató is a Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies and olives with a nutty romesco-style dressing, popular along this coast.
Restaurant Xaloc
Established harbour-side dining room specialising in Mediterranean seafood, paellas and market fish with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
El Pòsit del Serrallo
Well-known seafood restaurant in El Serrallo, popular for rice dishes, shellfish and classic coastal cooking in a polished setting.
Les Coques
Traditional tavern-style venue in the old town known for vermouth, tapas and Catalan small plates in a lively historic setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Spain: dining and local transport are reasonable, while summer accommodation near the coast can raise overall trip costs versus smaller inland cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or a simple set meal.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a mid-range meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
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.
FAQs: Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona coach
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.
Cheap coach tickets from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona is £15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona is 1h 30m to travel the 78 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona leaves at 6:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona leaves at 21:30.
Yes, there are 11 direct coaches a day from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona with Hife, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona, you can count on Hife, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Tarragona. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Sant Carles de la Rapita and Tarragona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Tarragona from Sant Carles de la Rapita is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sant Carles de la Rapita and Tarragona including taking a coach and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona for coach company Hife.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona:
- Hife
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona depends on the coach companies:
- Hife
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Hife.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona:
- Hife
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona:
- Hife
- 15€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona. The following conditions apply:
- Hife
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona with the following coach company: Hife
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona with the following coach company: Hife.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona with the following coach company: Hife.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sant Carles de la Rapita and Tarragona
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.
Departure bus stations in Sant Carles de la Rapita
Arrival bus stations in Tarragona
Which Sant Carles de la Rapita station do buses to Tarragona leave from?
Buses from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona leave from Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos. The station is 1 km from Sant Carles de la Rapita city centre at Av. dels Esports, 13, 43540 La Ràpita, Tarragona, Spain.
Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusosAv. dels Esports, 13, 43540 La Ràpita, Tarragona, Spain
City-centre transport
Getting to Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos from Sant Carles de la Rapita city centre
Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos is 1 km from Sant Carles de la Rapita city centre. Public transport options include:
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Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos bus station facilities and services
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 and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos: Standard accessibility options available.
Which Tarragona station do buses from Sant Carles de la Rapita arrive at?
Buses from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona arrive at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco. Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco is from Tarragona city centre.
Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial TàrracoTarragona, Carrer de Pere Martell, 1, 43005 Tarragona, Spain
City-centre transport
Getting to Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco from Tarragona city centre
Bus54 · 4m · every ~7 min
Nt5 · 11m · £0.90
Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco bus station facilities and services
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 and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco. ATMs are available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco: Wheelchair access available.
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