- 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
$34
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zaragoza to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaragoza to Tarragona will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 8 buses that leave Zaragoza for Tarragona on Sat, Jun 20, 8 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 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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 train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m 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 Tarragona:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaragoza to Tarragona costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 23m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Zaragoza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:00 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h20 | 10:20 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 2h45 | 11:15 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 2h45 | 12:00 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 2h45 | 1:30 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 2h45 | 6:15 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 3h05 | 8:35 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 2h45 | 10:15 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zaragoza to Tarragona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:10, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 3:10 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
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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