- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona (MNAT)
The city’s main archaeological museum, focused on Roman Tarraco and its mosaics, sculpture, and everyday artifacts. Essential for understanding Tarragona’s UNESCO Roman heritage.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 4 buses that leave Sant Carles de la Rapita for Tarragona on Sat, Jun 20, 4 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 78 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 50 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 Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about -1h -18m sooner (1h 21m by bus vs 1h 3m by car) and save roughly $-2.01 (€-1.65) compared to fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $19 (€15)). 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 Hife, 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 Hife | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:10 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h35 | 9:45 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h50 | 11:10 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:55 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h30 | 4:25 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 1h30 | 7:50 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Tarragona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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The city’s main archaeological museum, focused on Roman Tarraco and its mosaics, sculpture, and everyday artifacts. Essential for understanding Tarragona’s UNESCO Roman heritage.
A respected modern art museum with Catalan paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions in a historic building in the old town.
A maritime museum explaining the history of Tarragona’s port, trade, fishing, and seafaring life through interactive displays and local heritage collections.
The city’s signature seafront viewpoint at the end of Rambla Nova, famous for wide coastal views and as a classic Tarragona meeting point.
Tarragona’s main boulevard, ideal for strolling between shops, cafés, civic buildings, and viewpoints while feeling the city’s everyday rhythm.
The atmospheric old town, packed with Roman remains, medieval lanes, small squares, and local character. Best area for walking and discovering hidden corners.
A traditional salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies, olives, and a rich nut-and-pepper xató sauce, strongly associated with the Tarragona area and nearby Costa Daurada.
Chargrilled sweet spring onions served with romesco sauce. A classic winter specialty across Tarragona province, especially during calçotada gatherings.
A Tarragona-style fish stew or seafood dish flavored with romesco sauce made from dried peppers, nuts, garlic, and olive oil; one of the city’s signature flavors.
A respected modern restaurant in Tarragona known for creative Mediterranean and Catalan tasting menus in an elegant but relaxed setting.
An established Old Town restaurant serving refined Catalan cuisine with local ingredients in a warm, intimate atmosphere.
A well-known seafood-focused restaurant popular for rice dishes, local fish, and traditional Tarragona flavors near the old town.
Moderate by Spanish standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while beachfront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; small change for cafes, bars, and taxis is enough.
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