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Ciutadella Ibèrica de Calafell
Reconstructed Iberian citadel with houses and defenses, offering hands-on insight into pre-Roman life; one of Calafell's most important cultural attractions.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Calafell
Showing times and prices for Aug 11
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
54 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Calafell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Calafell will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Barcelona for Calafell on Tue, Aug 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest buses will take 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.
8:30 PM0h10Barcelona8:40 PMCalafell$21One-way0 transfers- 1:30 PM0h10Barcelona1:40 PMCalafell$21One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM0h20Barcelona12:50 PMCalafell$41One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM0h30Barcelona1:20 PMCalafell$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM0h30Barcelona9:00 AMCalafell$51One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 PM0h10Barcelona8:40 PMCalafell$21One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM0h10Barcelona1:40 PMCalafell$21One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM0h20Barcelona12:50 PMCalafell$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM0h30Barcelona9:00 AMCalafell$51One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM0h30Barcelona1:20 PMCalafell$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Calafell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Calafell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Calafell is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Calafell:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Calafell costing on average $12 (€10).
The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Calafell is by bus with an average journey time of 46m.
Other travel options to Calafell take longer:
Train takes on average 59m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barcelona and Calafell including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Calafell among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (46m by bus vs 57m by car) and save roughly $1 (€0.86) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $13 (€11)). 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 BlaBlaCar, Bus Garraf.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Barcelona to Calafell Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Bus Garraf | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Bus Garraf | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Bus Garraf | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Bus Garraf | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Barcelona to Calafell bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Calafell buses for today, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:50 PM Barcelona | 1h10 | 11:00 PM Calafell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM Barcelona | 0h50 | 11:50 PM Calafell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM Barcelona | 1h00 | 12:00 AM Calafell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 11 | |||||
| 8:30 AM Barcelona | 0h30 | 9:00 AM Calafell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:30 PM Barcelona | 0h20 | 12:50 PM Calafell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:50 PM Barcelona | 0h30 | 1:20 PM Calafell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 PM Barcelona | 0h10 | 1:40 PM Calafell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 PM Barcelona | 0h10 | 8:40 PM Calafell | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Calafell
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Buses from Barcelona to Calafell run on average 5 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:50, the last at 18:50. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 30m.
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
Train from $8 (€7)
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 7:50 AM |
Last bus 6:50 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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
Train from $8 (€7)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Bus Garraf from Barcelona to CalafellYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Calafell with BlaBlaCar, Bus Garraf for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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
5 a day
Bus Garraf
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Bus Garraf frequency
4 a day
Complete guide to Calafell
Things to do in Calafell
Discover the best of Calafell — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Calafell trip today.
- Recommended
Centre d'Interpretació del Castell de Calafell
Interpretation center inside the castle complex explaining medieval Calafell through exhibits and audiovisual material in a dramatic hilltop setting.
- Recommended
Casa Barral
Ethnographic house museum preserving a traditional fisherman's home and everyday objects from Calafell's maritime past near the seafront.
- Must visit
Platja de Calafell
Calafell's long sandy beachfront with a broad promenade, ideal for walking, swimming, and enjoying the town's lively Mediterranean atmosphere.
- Must visit
Passeig Marítim de Calafell
Main beachfront promenade lined with sea views and public spaces, perfect for a sunset stroll and everyday life by the water.
- Recommended
Platja de Segur de Calafell
Smaller beach area in Segur de Calafell with a spacious seafront and family-friendly feel, popular for relaxed walks away from the busiest stretch.
- Gluten-free
Xató
Xató is a Catalan salad with escarole, cod, tuna, anchovies, olives, and a rich nut sauce. It is a regional classic around Penedès and the Costa Daurada.
- Gluten-free
Arrossejat
Arrossejat is a traditional fishermen’s rice dish cooked in fish stock, often with cuttlefish or prawns. It is closely tied to the nearby Tarragona coast.
Fideuada
Fideuada is a seaside specialty like paella but made with short noodles and seafood. It is popular in coastal Catalonia and widely eaten in Calafell.
Vell Papiol
Refined seafood-focused dining with creative Mediterranean plates and polished service, suitable for a more upscale meal in Calafell.
La Masia De La Platja
Established beachfront restaurant known for rice dishes, seafood, and Mediterranean cooking in a relaxed setting on the Calafell seafront.
L'Ancora Restaurant
Well-known local restaurant serving paella, fideuada, and grilled fish with sea views and a classic promenade atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Spain's coast: stays rise in summer, but dining and local rail remain reasonable versus larger resort cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or a simple menu.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafes often just round up. Taxis usually round up to the next euro.
T-mobilitat
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.00
- Day pass
- €11.55
To the city center
Platja de Calafell - Estació de Calafell -> Calafell, Plaça de Catalunya
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 6 min
- On local buses, buy tickets from the driver; carry small change as card payment is not reliably available on all services.
- For wider travel in the Barcelona fare system, T-mobilitat supports integrated tickets, but Calafell local bus fares may be separate.
FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Calafell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Calafell 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 Calafell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Calafell can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Barcelona to Calafell is $12 (€10) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Barcelona to Calafell is 1h 30m to travel the 33 miles (54 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Barcelona to Calafell leaves at 7:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Barcelona to Calafell leaves at 6:50 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Barcelona to Calafell with BlaBlaCar, Bus Garraf. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Barcelona to Calafell, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Bus Garraf for the best way to get you to Calafell. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Barcelona and Calafell and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Calafell from Barcelona is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barcelona and Calafell including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Barcelona to Calafell has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Barcelona to Calafell.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Barcelona to Calafell.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Barcelona to Calafell.
No, luggage for the bus from Barcelona to Calafell needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Barcelona to Calafell.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Barcelona to Calafell.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Barcelona to Calafell.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Barcelona to Calafell.
Since both Barcelona and Calafell are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Calafell among Omio's users.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Calafell, travelers should be mindful of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and on public transportation. Common scams include overpriced taxi rides and street vendors selling counterfeit goods. It's advisable to keep valuables secure and use authorized transport services to avoid issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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