The cheapest and fastest buses from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 21 buses that leave Tarragona station for Barcelona El Prat Airport on Thu, Jan 15, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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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Compare bus and train for Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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€17 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Bus Plana | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport buses for tomorrow, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 3:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 4:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 4:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 7:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:50 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h35 | 9:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:50 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 9:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 10:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 10:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 11:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 11:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 12:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 12:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 2:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 3:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 2:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 3:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 5:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 5:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Buses from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 17:00. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 17:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport start from as low as $20 (€16) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $21 (€17) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 26 daily trains from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport with 26 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 5m but the average duration is 1h 10m
Train Operators
- Travel from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport with Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa, and Empresa Plana
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Bus Plana.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 06:00 AM and the last at 05:00 PM
Bus providers: Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa, Empresa Plana from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat AirportYou can travel by bus between Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport with Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa, Empresa Plana for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport 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 El Prat Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Bus Plana
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Bus Plana
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Tarragona station to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), follow these tips:
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- Bus Plana
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Bus Plana
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Bus Plana
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
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