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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Tarifa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £176 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £176, while a flight costs an average of £470.
Distance: 900 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£470 Average Price | £176 Average Price Cheapest | £158 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 41h 44m Average total duration 41h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Tarifa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Tarifa:
A coach is £295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Tarifa costing on average £470.
Other travel options to Tarifa take longer:
Coach takes on average 41h 44m.
You'll arrive about 7h 37m sooner (3h 35m by flight vs 11h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £470 compared to roughly £158 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Tarifa from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Tarifa is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Tarifa are Algeciras, Tangier, Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Vejer de la Frontera. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Tarifa on Omio.
Algeciras is a busy Andalusian port on the Bay of Gibraltar, known for its harbour and links to North Africa. It feels more practical than polished, with maritime character, nearby beaches and views towards the Rock of Gibraltar.
Tangier is a port city known for its whitewashed medina, sea views and long literary history. Old kasbah streets, seafront walks and café culture give it a distinctly northern Moroccan feel.
Cádiz is an ancient Atlantic port known for its seafaring past, golden beaches and elegant old quarter. Its watchtowers, lively plazas and Cádiz Cathedral give the city a bright, easy-going character.
Jerez de la Frontera is best known for sherry, flamenco and its renowned equestrian tradition. Wine bodegas, historic streets and a lived-in Andalusian atmosphere give the city a distinctive, grounded character.
Vejer de la Frontera is a whitewashed Andalusian hill town known for its old walls, narrow lanes and sweeping views. Moorish heritage, a lively food scene and easy access to Atlantic beaches give it a calm but distinctive character.
Travel to Tarifa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Tarifa.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Tarifa:
A coach is £295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Tarifa costing on average £470.
Other travel options to Tarifa take longer:
Coach takes on average 41h 44m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Tarifa as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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