Barcelona to Tarragona bus
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Bus times from Barcelona to Tarragona
Fastest Journey
1 h 5 m
Average
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
82 km
Of the 29 buses that leave Barcelona for Tarragona every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Tarragona
 Distance | 50 miles (81 km) |
|---|---|
 Average bus duration | 1 h 5 min |
 Average bus ticket price | $17 (€15) |
 Bus frequency | 4 a day |
 Direct bus | Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day |
 Bus providers | Alsa, Bus Plana or FlixBus |
Buses from Barcelona to Tarragona cover the 50 miles (81 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 5 min with our travel partners like Alsa, Bus Plana or FlixBus. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $12 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $17 (€15). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco).
Bus providers: Alsa, Bus Plana and Infobus from Barcelona to Tarragona
Travel between Barcelona and Tarragona from $12 (€10) with Omio’s bus partners Alsa, Bus Plana and Infobus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Barcelona to Tarragona bus information with Alsa:
- Average Duration: 1 h 30 min
- Cheapest Price: $12
- Alsa frequency: 2 a day
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.
FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Tarragona
When departing from Barcelona, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) and El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0). When arriving in Tarragona, you can end your trip in bus stations like Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco) and Tarragona.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco), located 0.6 miles (943 m) away from the city centre.
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