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Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba
Archaeological museum with Roman mosaics, Iberian pieces, and remains of a Roman theater on a major historic site.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona to Córdoba is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Córdoba will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 buses from Tarragona to Córdoba, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 629 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 8 h 40 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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Buses from Tarragona to Córdoba run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 390 miles (629 km) distance in 16h 30m.
Distance 390 miles (629 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 30m |
First bus 2:25 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Tarragona to Córdoba.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Córdoba buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 AM Tarragona | 8h30 | 5:00 PM Córdoba | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Tarragona | 8h40 | 12:10 AM Córdoba | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Tarragona | 7h10 | 12:50 AM Córdoba | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Tarragona | 9h10 | 4:20 AM Córdoba | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Tarragona | 8h40 | 4:00 AM Córdoba | 0 transfersDirect |
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Archaeological museum with Roman mosaics, Iberian pieces, and remains of a Roman theater on a major historic site.
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Fine arts museum in a former hospital, featuring Andalusian painting from the medieval period to the 20th century.
Flower-filled lane by the Mosque-Cathedral, famous for framed views of the bell tower and classic old Córdoba atmosphere.
Historic Jewish Quarter of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses, and artisan patios; ideal for wandering near major monuments.
Iconic square lined with arcades and busy local life, historically used for markets and public events in the old city.
Cold tomato and bread soup finished with olive oil, ham, and egg. A Cordoban classic, richer and thicker than gazpacho and central to summer dining.
Flamenquín is a breaded, fried roll of pork loin wrapped around Serrano ham. It is one of Córdoba’s most iconic tavern dishes.
Rabo de toro is a slow-braised oxtail stew with wine and vegetables. It is a beloved Andalusian specialty strongly associated with Córdoba.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Andalusian tasting menus in an elegant, contemporary setting.
Traditional tavern famous for salmorejo, flamenquín, and other local staples in a busy, authentic setting.
Historic fine dining restaurant near the Mezquita, celebrated for polished Cordoban cuisine and a classic formal atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain: lodging is usually cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while dining and local transit stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are usually just rounding up.
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