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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from El Tarter to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Tarter to Barcelona will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 2 buses that leave El Tarter for Barcelona on Tue, Aug 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from El Tarter to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €132.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price Cheapest | €154 Average price | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from El Tarter to Barcelona:
A bus is €121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from El Tarter to Barcelona costing on average €154.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
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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 Andbus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Andbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Andbus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Andbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Andbus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €31 |
The table below shows live departures for El Tarter to Barcelona buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:00 AM El Tarter | 3h00 | 2:00 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM El Tarter | 3h00 | 3:00 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM El Tarter | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from El Tarter to Barcelona run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from El Tarter to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most El Tarter to Barcelona buses use the Andorra la Vella, Estació Nacional d'Autobusos to Barcelona, Av. Diagonal / Av. Doctor Marañón station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Use this guide to compare El Tarter and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Av. Diagonal / Av. Doctor Marañón is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Av. Diagonal / Av. Doctor Marañón has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Barcelona, Av. Diagonal / Av. Doctor Marañón. ATMs are available at Barcelona, Av. Diagonal / Av. Doctor Marañón.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Av. Diagonal / Av. Doctor Marañón.
Available at Barcelona, Av. Diagonal / Av. Doctor Marañón: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Av. Diagonal / Av. Doctor Marañón: Station is accessible for people with disabilities.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants 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 Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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