The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
41 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 11 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Tarragona on Sat, Mar 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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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Compare train and bus for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$21 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 1:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 2:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h10 | 4:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 5:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 7:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 8:05 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 11:20 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
normal | 8:15 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 9:20 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona
Buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 08:15 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Cheapest month Jan |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Mon |
Least busy day Fri |
Bus providers: Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Empresa Plana from Barcelona El Prat Airport to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona with Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Empresa Plana for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Tarragona by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Bus Plana
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Tarragona Amphitheatre, a well-preserved Roman amphitheater overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
- Tarragona Cathedral, a stunning Gothic and Romanesque cathedral with a rich history and beautiful cloisters
- Roman Circus, ancient chariot racing grounds with underground tunnels and impressive ruins
- Balcó del Mediterrani, a scenic viewpoint offering panoramic views of the coastline and city
- Pont del Diable, an ancient Roman aqueduct known for its impressive architecture and historical significance.
- National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona, a museum showcasing artifacts from the Roman period and Tarragona's history
- Explore the vibrant Mercat Central de Tarragona, a bustling market offering local produce and delicacies
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Rambla Nova, a lively street filled with shops, cafes, and cultural landmarks
- Visit the El Serrallo district, a charming fishing neighborhood with seafood restaurants and a maritime atmosphere
- Relax on the sandy beaches of Tarragona, perfect for sunbathing and swimming.
- Bus Plana
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Bus Plana
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Bus Plana
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Bus Plana
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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