- 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
$48
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elche to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elche to Tarragona will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Elche to Tarragona without transferring at least once.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elche to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Tarragona:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elche to Tarragona costing on average $62 (€51).
A train is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Tarragona costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $86 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Elche to Tarragona buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:05 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 13h35 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:05 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h15 | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:05 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 14h20 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:40 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 13h00 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:40 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h40 | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:40 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 13h45 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h35 | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 13h40 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h55 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:15 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 13h10 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:15 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h25 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h55 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h10 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:50 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h50 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:50 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h35 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 9:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h15 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 9:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h00 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h40 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 12:20 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h05 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h10 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h55 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 12:55 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h30 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h10 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h40 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Elche to Tarragona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 2:25 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 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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