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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.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Salou is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Salou will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 36 buses from Barcelona to Salou, including 36 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 33 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 Barcelona to Salou run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 but you can travel from only $4 by train.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 1h 28m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Barcelona to Salou.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:11PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:11PM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:03PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:03PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:08PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:08PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:28PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:28PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:33PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:33PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:28PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:28PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:34AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Plana | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:03AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Salou buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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normal | 4:45 PM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 2h15 | 7:00 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:55 PM Barcelona, Plaza España (frente Escola Francesc Macia) | 2h05 | 7:00 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 5:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h48 | 7:03 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 5:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h33 | 7:03 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:10 PM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 2h15 | 8:25 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:20 PM Barcelona, Plaza España (frente Escola Francesc Macia) | 2h05 | 8:25 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h48 | 8:28 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h33 | 8:28 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:15 PM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 2h15 | 9:30 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:25 PM Barcelona, Plaza España (frente Escola Francesc Macia) | 2h05 | 9:30 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h48 | 9:33 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h33 | 9:33 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:00 PM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 2h25 | 11:25 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Maria Cristina | 2h05 | 11:25 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h48 | 11:28 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h33 | 11:28 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 2h10 | 1:10 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h55 | 1:10 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
normal | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 1h55 | 9:10 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:30 AM Barcelona, Estación de Maria Cristina | 1h40 | 9:10 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:40 AM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 2h15 | 11:55 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:50 AM Barcelona, Plaza España (frente Escola Francesc Macia) | 2h05 | 11:55 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h48 | 11:58 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h33 | 11:58 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:40 AM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 2h25 | 2:05 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Maria Cristina | 2h05 | 2:05 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h51 | 2:11 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h36 | 2:11 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:45 PM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 2h15 | 4:00 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:55 PM Barcelona, Plaza España (frente Escola Francesc Macia) | 2h05 | 4:00 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 2:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h48 | 4:03 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 2:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h33 | 4:03 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) | 2h35 | 6:05 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Maria Cristina | 2h15 | 6:05 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h58 | 6:08 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h43 | 6:08 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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When planning a bus trip between Barcelona and Salou it is possible to choose between 5 daily frequencies that make this journey at different times of the day, between 9 am and 4 pm. The route is fast and comfortable, with an average duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Infobus is the company that manages the most demanded Barcelona Salou bus service. This is a transport company with extensive experience in the transfer of passengers, whose vehicles are current, well cared for and comfortable, with seats of average size.
The minimum time that the Barcelona Salou bus takes to make this journey is 1 hour and 20 minutes. In almost all cases, this is a non-stop, direct journey that covers the 92 kilometres that separate these Catalan towns.
There are 5 daily buses that operate this service, whose schedules are distributed equally: 3 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. Consequently, it is even possible to spend the whole day in Salou after having travelled by coach, as the first arrival is scheduled around 10 a.m.
Barcelona Nord bus station : it is one of the 3 bus stations in the city and the most important in Catalonia in terms of passenger volume. It is situated 1.6 kilometres from the town hall and just over 2 kilometres from the Barceloneta neighbourhood and beach. It has its own commercial area with shops, restaurants, cafeterias, air-conditioned waiting rooms, ambient music, space for exhibitions, free wifi, bathrooms... Nearby public transport services include bus 54 and metro line 1.
Salou bus station : located in Paseo Jaime I, in an extraordinarily central location, 1.3 kilometres from the town hall and next to the beach, this is a fairly simple installation, open to inclement weather and equipped with a small ticket office and waiting area with a marquee. There are buses like the L2, the E7 and the E6 that allow you to travel from it to other places in Salou and even to tourist towns like Cambrils.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Salou buses use the Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) to Salou, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Salou bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Blanc (in the hotel), Moments (in the hotel), BistrEau (in the hotel).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the hotel lobby.
Available at Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel): Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel): Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) 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), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): 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.
Check bus stations information for Barcelona and Salou, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.
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