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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
€11
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tortosa to Salou is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tortosa to Salou will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
It's difficult to get from Tortosa to Salou without transferring at least once.
18128 · 15221
18124 · 15217
18126 · 15215
18120 · 15213
18128 · 15219
18120 · 15213
18132 · 15223
18128 · 15217
18130 · 15221
18122 · 15063Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tortosa to Salou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tortosa to Salou:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tortosa to Salou costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 3h 21m versus 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Tortosa to Salou trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:02 PM Tortosa | 9h48 | 6:50 AM Salou | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
18120 · 15063 | On time 5:44 AM Tortosa station | 6h13 | 11:57 AM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18120 · 15061 | 5:44 AM Tortosa station | 4h13 | 9:57 AM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18120 · 15213 | 5:44 AM Tortosa station | 1h52 | 7:36 AM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18054 · 15063 | On time 7:05 AM Tortosa station | 4h52 | 11:57 AM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18054 · 15065 | 7:05 AM Tortosa station | 6h52 | 1:57 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18054 · 15061 | 7:05 AM Tortosa station | 2h52 | 9:57 AM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18122 · 15063 | On time 9:11 AM Tortosa station | 2h46 | 11:57 AM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18122 · 15065 | 9:11 AM Tortosa station | 4h46 | 1:57 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18122 · 15215 | 9:11 AM Tortosa station | 6h55 | 4:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18124 · 15065 | 11:00 AM Tortosa station | 2h57 | 1:57 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18124 · 15215 | 11:00 AM Tortosa station | 5h06 | 4:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18124 · 15217 | 11:00 AM Tortosa station | 6h06 | 5:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18126 · 15219 | 1:11 PM Tortosa station | 4h55 | 6:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18126 · 15217 | 1:11 PM Tortosa station | 3h55 | 5:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18126 · 15215 | 1:11 PM Tortosa station | 2h55 | 4:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18128 · 15221 | 3:05 PM Tortosa station | 4h01 | 7:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18128 · 15219 | 3:05 PM Tortosa station | 3h01 | 6:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18128 · 15217 | 3:05 PM Tortosa station | 2h01 | 5:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18130 · 15221 | 4:41 PM Tortosa station | 2h25 | 7:06 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18130 · 15223 | 4:41 PM Tortosa station | 3h24 | 8:05 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18130 · 15225 | 4:41 PM Tortosa station | 4h24 | 9:05 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18132 · 15223 | 6:11 PM Tortosa station | 1h54 | 8:05 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
18132 · 15225 | 6:11 PM Tortosa station | 2h54 | 9:05 PM Port Aventura | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Tortosa to Salou run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Historic defensive tower used for cultural exhibitions and contemporary art shows; Salou’s best-known small museum venue.
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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.
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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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