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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
18 h 54 m
Average duration
20 h 6 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
865 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Paris will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Tarragona to Paris without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $268.
Distance: 537 miles (865 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $269 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 37m Average total duration 15h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Paris:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Paris costing on average $126 (€102).
A bus is $190 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Paris costing on average $269 (€217).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 15h 7m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€64) compared to roughly $216 (€174) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $137 (€110). The journey takes 15h 7m versus 11h 5m 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 Bus, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 18h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 18h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 18h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $151 |
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Paris buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona | 20h15 | 7:15 AM Paris, Gare Paris Bercy | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 18h54 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 21h15 | 10:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 20h00 | 9:05 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Tarragona to Paris run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 537 miles (865 km) distance in 16h 15m.
Distance 537 miles (865 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 15m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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