- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona (MNAT)
Key archaeological museum for Roman Tarraco, with mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions, and finds explaining the city’s UNESCO-listed past.










Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
40m
Average duration
1h 12m
Buses per day
36
Distance
84 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Barcelona to Tarragona:
A train is $0.86 (€0.71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Tarragona costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 3m by bus vs 1h 18m by car) and save roughly $5 (€4) compared to fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $20 (€16)). 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 Alsa, Plana, BlaBlaCar, Empresa Plana.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Tarragona buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 8:55 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 11:25 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 11:25 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 12:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 1:55 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 1:55 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 2:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 4:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 4:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h35 | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h20 | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 5:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 7:00 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 | 6:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 8:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 8:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 9:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 9:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:25 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:25 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 11:20 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 | |
normal | 10:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 12:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
normal | 12:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 1:10 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h25 | 2:25 AM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Tarragona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
Key archaeological museum for Roman Tarraco, with mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions, and finds explaining the city’s UNESCO-listed past.
Regional modern art museum featuring Catalan paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions in a historic old-town building.
Maritime museum covering Tarragona’s port history, trade, fishing, and seafaring culture with family-friendly displays.
Famous seafront viewpoint at the end of Rambla Nova, loved for open Mediterranean views and sunset photos.
Tarragona’s main boulevard, ideal for strolling between shops, civic buildings, monuments, and the sea viewpoint.
Historic upper town filled with Roman remains, cathedral streets, plazas, and some of the city’s most atmospheric corners.
A traditional salad from the Tarragona and Penedès area made with escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies, olives, and a rich nut-and-pepper xató sauce. It is one of the best-known local dishes of coastal
Flame-grilled spring onions, especially popular in inland Tarragona province during calçotada season, served with romesco sauce. They are one of the most iconic foods linked to the area.
A Tarragona-style fish stew or fish dish served with romesco sauce made from nuts, dried peppers, garlic, and olive oil. It reflects the city’s strong fishing and maritime traditions.
A refined, established dining room offering modern Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine with tasting options and a more upscale atmosphere near the city center.
A well-known contemporary restaurant in Tarragona’s old town, recognized for creative Mediterranean cuisine and polished tasting menus in an elegant but relaxed setting.
An established rice and seafood restaurant in the historic center, known for local fish, arròs dishes, and a strong focus on Tarragona and Catalan ingredients.
Generally cheaper than Barcelona. Dining is moderate, while tourist-area hotels can cost more in peak season.
Tipping is not mandatory. Round up for cafes and taxis, and leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service.
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Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses -> Tarragona Railway Station, Tarragona
Making the journey by bus from Barcelona to Tarragona is an enjoyable and direct journey through the beautiful Spanish countryside with a travel time of between one hour 20 minutes and one hour 45 minutes. There are seven daily departures, one in the morning and the rest in the afternoon and evening on a schedule that operates seven days a week. Most departures are from Estació d'Autobuses Nord with one departure a day from Estación de Autobuses de Barcelona-Sants.
All direct buses to Tarragona from Barcelona are operated by ALSA, a Spanish subsidiary of the British-owned National Express Coaches. The fleet is composed of Mercedes-Benz or Setra buses. These are modern and comfortable with onboard services that include toilets, WiFi, individual power sockets and air conditioning.
All buses from Barcelona to Tarragona are direct with journey times of between one hour 20 minutes and one hour 45 minutes depending on the departure time and city-centre traffic in Barcelona.
There are seven departures a day of buses from Barcelona to Tarragona. There is one departure in the morning, while the rest leave in the afternoon and continue until late evening. The same schedule is in place from Monday through to Sunday.
Departure bus station: Buses to Tarragona from Barcelona depart mainly from Estació d'Autobuses Nord with just one daily departure from Estación de Autobuses de Barcelona-Sants. Both are linked to the city center by local buses and Metro trains while there is also a tram service between Barcelona-Sants and the city. Facilities at both bus stations include WiFi, cab ranks, toilets, left baggage storage, shops and cafes.
Arrival bus station: Buses from Barcelona to Tarragona terminate at the city's bus station on the Rambla Nova. It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk from here to the city center or the journey can be made by cab or local bus. Facilities at Tarragona Bus Station include ATMs, toilets, baggage storage, a passenger lounge, a coffee bar and fast food kiosks. In the streets around the bus station, there is car parking as well as a choice of shops and restaurants.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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.

Most Barcelona to Tarragona buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tarragona station pair, with some services arriving at Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 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), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) 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), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
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