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Torre Vella Exhibition Space
Historic defensive tower used for cultural exhibitions and contemporary art shows; Salou’s best-known small museum venue.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zaragoza to Salou is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaragoza to Salou will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 8 buses that leave Zaragoza for Salou on Fri, Jul 24, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct buses cover the 180 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest buses will take 3 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Salou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Zaragoza to Salou:
A bus is $12 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Salou costing on average $43 (€43).
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€31) compared to roughly $39 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€8). The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 26m 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 Hife, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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 Hife | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Zaragoza to Salou buses for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h20 | 8:20 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h20 | 8:50 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:35 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h05 | 8:40 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h05 | 10:35 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
Normal | 3:10 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h15 | 6:25 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h05 | 11:35 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h05 | 12:20 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h05 | 1:50 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h05 | 6:35 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zaragoza to Salou run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€29) but you can travel from only $19 (€19) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:10, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€29) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 3:10 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Salou — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salou trip today.
Historic defensive tower used for cultural exhibitions and contemporary art shows; Salou’s best-known small museum venue.
Open-air heritage route with preserved civil war bunkers and panels explaining coastal defense history around Cape Salou.
Nearby major Roman museum in Tarragona with mosaics and artifacts; a strong museum option for visitors staying in Salou.
Palm-lined seafront promenade and Salou’s signature walking area, linking beaches, fountains, sculptures, and major viewpoints.
Scenic coastal path with coves, cliffs, and lookout points between beaches; one of the best walks for views in Salou.
Historic neighborhood around the church and port, offering a more local atmosphere than the beachfront tourist zone.
Arrossejat is a Costa Daurada rice dish cooked in rich fish stock, often with cuttlefish or prawns. It is a local seaside favorite linked to nearby fishing traditions.
Suquet de peix is a Catalan fisherman’s stew of local fish, potatoes, garlic, and saffron. It is traditional along the Tarragona coast and prized for deep seafood flavor.
Romesco sauce, made with roasted peppers, almonds, hazelnuts, garlic, and olive oil, is a hallmark of Tarragona cuisine. It is served with fish, vegetables, and calçots.
Refined restaurant at Gran Palas Hotel, offering modern Mediterranean cooking and a more elegant atmosphere for special meals.
Established seafood restaurant on the seafront, known for rice dishes, paella, and Mediterranean fish in a relaxed coastal setting.
Popular casual spot for tapas, grilled meats, and Spanish favorites. It has a lively, informal atmosphere and a long-standing local following.
Moderate for Costa Dorada resorts: hotels rise in summer, meals are fair, and local buses are affordable versus larger Spanish beach cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaragoza to Salou 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 Salou, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zaragoza to Salou buses use the Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses to Salou, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Zaragoza and Salou bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses is 2 km from Zaragoza city centre. Public transport options include:
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Cachirulo (0.5 km), La Miguería (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
Available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Salou, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and accept major cards.
Ticket office support is available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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