The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Tarragona
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
17S$
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
24S$
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
1 h 5 m
Buses on 28 Sept
30
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona will cost around 24S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 17S$.
On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 30 buses from Barcelona to Tarragona, including 30 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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.
Normal7:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:30 PMTarragona17 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal12:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:30 PMTarragona17 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal5:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:30 PMTarragona17 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal1:00 AM1h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:25 AMTarragona17 S$1One-way0 changes
normal10:15 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:20 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses25 S$1One-way0 changes
normal10:15 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:20 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses25 S$1One-way0 changes
normal6:55 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)8:00 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses25 S$1One-way0 changes
normal9:10 AM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)10:15 AMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses25 S$1One-way0 changes
normal9:20 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)10:25 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses25 S$1One-way0 changes
normal10:20 AM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:25 AMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses25 S$1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Barcelona to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Tarragona coaches for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 7:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 8:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 7:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 9:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 7:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 9:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 8:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 9:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 9:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 11:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 10:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 11:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 10:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h21 | 12:01 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 10:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h06 | 12:01 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 11:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 1:10 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 28 September | |||||
Normal | 1:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h25 | 2:25 AM Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 8:55 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 9:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 10:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 11:25 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 10:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 11:25 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 11:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 12:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 11:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 12:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 1:55 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 12:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 1:55 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 1:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 1:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 2:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 4:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 3:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 4:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 3:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h35 | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 4:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h20 | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 5:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 7:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 5:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 7:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
normal | 6:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 8:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Tarragona
Buses from Barcelona to Tarragona run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 16S$ but you can travel from only 6S$ by train.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 82 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 82 km |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price 16S$ |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Plana, Alsa from Barcelona to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Tarragona with Plana, Alsa for as low as 6S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Barcelona to Tarragona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Tarragona by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Plana
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Plana
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Plana
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Plana
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Plana
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Tarragona
Most Barcelona to Tarragona buses use the El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Tarragona. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Barcelona station do buses to Tarragona leave from?
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) from Barcelona city centre
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) bus station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) from Barcelona city centre
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) bus station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses from Tarragona city centre
Getting to Tarragona from Tarragona city centre
Most popular bus connections from Barcelona
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