Barcelona to Tarragona bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for Jun 16

Cheapest price

$4

Average price

$9

Fastest journey

40 m

Average duration

52 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

82 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona 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 to Tarragona will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.

Fast buses

Of the 9 buses that leave Barcelona for Tarragona on Mon, Jun 16, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .

On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.

BlaBlaCar
12:00AM0h40
Barcelona
12:40AMTarragona
$41One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
08:30AM0h40
Barcelona
09:10AMTarragona
$41One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:30AM1h10
Barcelona
07:40AMTarragona
$51One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
07:00AM0h50
Barcelona
07:50AMTarragona
$61One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
01:30PM1h00
Barcelona
02:30PMTarragona
$61One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Tarragona

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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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€15

Average price

€12

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Cheapest

1h 49m

Average duration

1h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 35m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 5m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Live departures

Barcelona to Tarragona bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, June 15
Last updated at 3:11 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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alsaNormal10:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
1h30
11:30 AM Tarragona0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal3:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
1h30
4:30 PM Tarragona0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal5:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
1h30
6:30 PM Tarragona0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
1h25
12:25 AM Tarragona0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Tarragona

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Buses from Barcelona to Tarragona run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by train.
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 (€6)
Distance
50 miles (81 km)
Average bus duration
1h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
$13 (€10)
Buses per day
26
Direct buses
26
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
00:00
Last bus
22:30
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 (€6)

Bus Providers: Alsa, Bus Plana, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Empresa Plana from Barcelona to Tarragona

Alsa

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About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
luggage
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
pets
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Bus Plana

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Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).
luggage
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; must be packed in a bike bag.
pets
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.

Infobus

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Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
luggage
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
pets
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.

FlixBus

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About
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U.S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
luggage
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
pets
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

Empresa Plana

Buses from Barcelona to 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.

Which bus companies travel from Barcelona to Tarragona?

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.

How long is the bus from Barcelona to Tarragona?

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.

How many buses are there from Barcelona to Tarragona?

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.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Barcelona to Tarragona?

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.

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Tarragona

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Tarragona
The major bus station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord for your trip from Barcelona to Tarragona.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:30-21:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Carrer d'Alí Bei
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
  • Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
  • Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
carConnection
Car connection
Carrer de la Platja
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station)
  • Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)
  • Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's (in the station)
  • La Botiga (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
  • Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
The major bus station for arrivals in Tarragona is Tarragona. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tarragona for your trip to Tarragona from Barcelona.
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