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Museo de Zaragoza
A major art museum with works by Goya, Spanish painting, sculpture and archaeology, set in a prominent historic building.
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
3 h 30 m
Buses on 07 Sept
2
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tarragona to Zaragoza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Zaragoza will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 2 buses from Tarragona to Zaragoza, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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 train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Zaragoza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 187 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Zaragoza:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Tarragona to Zaragoza costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 25m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 25m by bus vs 2h 27m by car) and save roughly £8 compared to fuel and tolls (£27 vs £34). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Hife, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Zaragoza coaches for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 20:40 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 3h15 | 23:55 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 3h20 | 2:05 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
Normal | 11:00 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 3h45 | 14:45 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Tarragona to Zaragoza run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:10, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 187 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 187 km |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 3:10 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while local buses and casual meals stay good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is fine; in taxis, round up the fare.
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Estación Central de Autobuses, Zaragoza -> Plaza del Pilar, Zaragoza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona to Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tarragona to Zaragoza buses use the Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco to Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Tarragona and Zaragoza bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses is 2 km from Zaragoza city centre. Public transport options include:
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Cachirulo (0.5 km), La Miguería (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
Available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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