- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Main archaeological museum for Roman Tarraco, with mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions, and essential context for the UNESCO site.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€12
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 54 m
Buses on Sep 18
5
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Girona to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Girona to Tarragona will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 buses from Girona to Tarragona, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Girona to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Tarragona:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Tarragona costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 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 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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 08:36PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
The table below shows live departures for Girona to Tarragona buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Girona | 2h10 | 10:10 AM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Girona | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Girona | 1h40 | 3:20 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Girona | 1h50 | 6:20 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Girona | 1h50 | 6:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Girona to Tarragona run on average 51 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 51 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
Main archaeological museum for Roman Tarraco, with mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions, and essential context for the UNESCO site.
Detailed model and interpretation center explaining ancient Tarraco's layout, ideal before exploring the Roman remains.
Museum inside the cathedral complex featuring liturgical art, sculpture, and treasures tied to Tarragona's religious history.
Balcony-like seafront promenade with classic Mediterranean views, ideal for sunset, photos, and a first impression of Tarragona.
Broad central avenue lined with shops and civic buildings, connecting the modern city with the historic core and sea views.
Atmospheric old town quarter of narrow lanes, stone houses, and Roman-medieval layers, perfect for wandering on foot.
Romesco is Tarragona's emblematic sauce of roasted ñora peppers, nuts, garlic, oil and vinegar, often served with fish, calçots or seafood.
Calçots are sweet spring onions grilled over flames and dipped in romesco or salvitxada. They are a beloved winter tradition across Tarragona province.
Xató is an escarole salad with salt cod, tuna, anchovies, olives and a rich romesco-style sauce. It is a classic festive dish in coastal Tarragona.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant near Tarragona known for creative tasting menus rooted in Catalan ingredients and elegant modern dining.
Well-known casual spot in the old town serving tapas, vermouth and Catalan small plates in a lively, local setting.
Established restaurant by the Roman circus area, known for contemporary Catalan cuisine, rice dishes and polished service.
Moderate for Spain: dining is reasonable, local transit is cheap, and summer hotels rise but stay below Barcelona.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for great service. For cafes and taxis, round up or leave small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Girona to Tarragona 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 Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Girona to Tarragona buses use the Girona to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Tarragona. Use this guide to compare Girona and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Girona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free wifi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Girona.
Ticket office support is available at Girona.
Available at Girona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona: Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities available.
Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses is 1 km from Girona city centre. Public transport options include:
Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe nearby serving snacks.
Wi-Fi is available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses. ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses.
Available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses: Wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms available.
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