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Archaeological Displays of Baelo Claudia Visitor Centre
Interpretive exhibition near Tarifa explaining the Roman city of Baelo Claudia, fish-salting industry, and archaeology of the Cádiz coast.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cádiz to Tarifa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cádiz to Tarifa will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 7 buses that leave Cádiz for Tarifa on Sat, Jun 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cádiz to Tarifa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 16m by bus vs 1h 30m by car) and save roughly $0.83 (€0.68) compared to fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) vs $21 (€17)). 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 Transportes Comes, BlaBlaCar, Transportes Generales Comes, Alsa.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Cádiz to Tarifa buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:00 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 8:45 AM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 12:45 PM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 4:10 PM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:00 PM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 6:40 PM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 PM Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:15 PM Tarifa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cádiz to Tarifa run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Interpretive exhibition near Tarifa explaining the Roman city of Baelo Claudia, fish-salting industry, and archaeology of the Cádiz coast.
Medieval castle with small interpretation displays on Tarifa’s history, Strait defenses, and the town’s strategic role between Europe and Africa.
Museum component of the Baelo Claudia archaeological complex displaying finds from the Roman town and giving context to one of the area’s key heritage sites.
The atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses, small plazas, and lively pedestrian streets; the essential area for walking and soaking up Tarifa’s character.
Tarifa’s broad signature beach, famous for wind sports, long walks, and photogenic mountain-and-sea views that are especially popular online.
Highly popular beach backed by dunes and known for kitesurfing, scenic views, and a relaxed atmosphere that draws both locals and social-media visitors.
Bluefin tuna caught by the traditional almadraba method off the Cádiz coast, served raw, grilled, or stewed. It is one of the area’s signature products.
Salt-cured tuna loin, usually sliced thin and served with olive oil or almonds. A classic coastal delicacy from Cádiz province.
A mixed fry of small local fish and seafood, lightly floured and fried. This is one of Andalusia’s most iconic seaside dishes.
Established casual spot known for tuna tapas, seafood, and classic local flavors. Usually busy and reliable for an authentic meal.
Well-known Tarifa restaurant in the old town, popular for creative Andalusian dishes, tuna, and a lively atmosphere.
Long-standing Tarifa favorite with a stylish setting and a menu blending Andalusian and Moroccan influences, plus good vegetarian choices.
Moderate for Spain. Casual dining is reasonable, but summer stays and beachfront spots cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; small change in cafes; round up taxis.
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Tarifa, Estación Autobus -> Puerta de Jerez, Tarifa
On all weekdays, including weekends, holidaymakers, locals and business people can travel comfortably by bus from Cadiz to Tarifa. The vehicles cover a distance of about 110 km in less than 1:30 hours.
On the route from Cadiz to Tarifa there are comfortable buses of the Spanish bus company Transportes Generales Comes.
The cheap trips by bus from Cadiz to Tarifa take 1:25 hours. Due to the short journey time, they are carried out without a stopover.
On all seven weekdays a bus departs from Cadiz to Tarifa at 9:00 in the morning. The vehicle of the company Transportes Generales Comes starts its journey at the bus parking at the Plaza de Sevilla in Cadiz.
At which bus station in Cadiz does the bus depart: The buses depart from the city centre at Plaza De Sevilla. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the ferry terminals and the railway station of Cadiz.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Tarifa? To arrive in Tarifa, the buses go to the Central Bus Station on Calle Batalla del Salado (Estación de autobuses).
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cádiz to Tarifa 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 Tarifa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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