The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Tarragona
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
14 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Santander to Tarragona you need to make at least one change.


Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Santander to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. 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 coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 491 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santander to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Tarragona coaches for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:45 Santander | 14h40 | 11:25 Tarragona | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Santander to Tarragona by coach or flight
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Why should you book Santander to Tarragona coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Hife to find the best option for your trip from Santander to Tarragona.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Santander to Tarragona.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Hife to find the best option for your trip from Santander to Tarragona.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Santander to Tarragona.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Tarragona
Buses from Santander to Tarragona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 20:00. The fastest coach covers the 491 km distance in 20h 50m.
Distance 491 km |
Average bus duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 50m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 20:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife from Santander to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Santander to Tarragona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Hife
BlaBlaCar
FAQs: Santander to Tarragona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander 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.

- Hife
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Hife
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Hife
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Hife
- 15€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Hife
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
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