Santander to Tarragona bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for 30 Nov

Cheapest price

£35

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

5 h 50 m

Average duration

6 h 10 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

491 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Santander to Tarragona will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Santander for Tarragona every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 491 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.

BlaBlaCar
09:506h30
Santander
16:20Tarragona
£351One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
16:005h50
Santander
21:50Tarragona
£351One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, flight and train 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 train with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 train costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £19.

Distance: 491 km

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Train

£50

Average Price

£119

Average Price

£39

Average Price

Cheapest

8h 35m

Average total duration

8h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 44m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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Compare prices and tickets Santander to Tarragona by coach, flight or train

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Santander to Tarragona

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Buses from Santander to Tarragona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £50 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.

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
Flight from £19
Distance
491 km
Average bus duration
8h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£50
Buses per day
1
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
20h 50m
First bus
02:30
Last bus
20:00
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
Flight from £19

Bus providers: Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar from Santander to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Santander to Tarragona with Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
20h 50m
Cheapest Price
£50
Alsa frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

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
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
1 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Santander to Tarragona can start from as little as £56 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Santander to Tarragona is £56; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Tarragona from Santander is on average 20 h 50 min   for the 304 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Tarragona from Santander by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The coach from Santander to Tarragona leaves at 14: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
There are 2 coaches a day from Santander to Tarragona which require at least one change with Alsa or BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Santander to Tarragona you can take a coach with Alsa or BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Santander and Tarragona on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
You have options as you can travel from Santander to Tarragona 2 different ways: coach or flight.
No, the coach from Santander to Tarragona has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Santander to Tarragona.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Santander to Tarragona.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Santander to Tarragona.
    No, luggage for the coach from Santander to Tarragona needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Santander to Tarragona.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Santander to Tarragona.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Santander to Tarragona.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Santander to Tarragona.

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