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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.
Cheapest price on 05 Oct
£26
Average ticket price on 05 Oct
£26
Fastest journey on 05 Oct
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 05 Oct
3 h 25 m
Buses on 05 Oct
2
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zaragoza to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaragoza to Tarragona will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
On Mon 05 Oct, we found 2 buses from Zaragoza to Tarragona, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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.
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NormalBuses from Zaragoza to Tarragona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 4 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 40m.
Distance 187 km |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 3:10 |
Last bus 21:35 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 49 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zaragoza to Tarragona coaches for tomorrow, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:00 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h20 | 10:20 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:00 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h30 | 17:30 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 Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza to Tarragona buses use the Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses to Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco station pair, with some services arriving at Tarragona, Placa de la Pedrera. Use this guide to compare Zaragoza and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Zaragoza, Estación Delicias / Acceso Llegadas is 3 km from Zaragoza city centre. Public transport options include:
Zaragoza, Estación Delicias / Acceso Llegadas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and cafe available on-site.
Free WiFi accessible in waiting areas. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zaragoza, Estación Delicias / Acceso Llegadas.
Available at Zaragoza, Estación Delicias / Acceso Llegadas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaragoza, Estación Delicias / Acceso Llegadas: Wheelchair accessible with elevators.
Zaragoza, Avenida Francisco de Goya (Estación de tren) is 1 km from Zaragoza city centre. Public transport options include:
Zaragoza, Avenida Francisco de Goya (Estación de tren) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available in certain areas. ATMs are available at Zaragoza, Avenida Francisco de Goya (Estación de tren).
Ticket office support is available at Zaragoza, Avenida Francisco de Goya (Estación de tren).
Available at Zaragoza, Avenida Francisco de Goya (Estación de tren): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaragoza, Avenida Francisco de Goya (Estación de tren): The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
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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