- 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
$86
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Perpignan to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perpignan to Tarragona will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 4 buses that leave Perpignan for Tarragona on Mon, Jul 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 222 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 9 h 55 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perpignan to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Perpignan to Tarragona:
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Tarragona costing on average $186 (€153).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about -2h -14m sooner (4h 26m by bus vs 3h 12m by car) and save roughly $-9.26 (€-7.62) compared to fuel and tolls ($70 (€58) vs $61 (€50)). 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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 Alsa | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Perpignan to Tarragona buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 9h55 | 5:55 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 6h10 | 2:25 AM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 5h55 | 2:25 AM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Perpignan to Tarragona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 137 miles (222 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 137 miles (222 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perpignan 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 Perpignan to Tarragona buses use the Perpignan, Gare routière to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Tarragona. Use this guide to compare Perpignan and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Perpignan, Gare routière is 1 km from Perpignan city centre. Public transport options include:
Perpignan, Gare routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro du Sud (0.3 km), Le Petit Bistro (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Perpignan, Gare routière.
Available at Perpignan, Gare routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perpignan, Gare routière: Elevators, ramps.
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