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Compare bus for Salamanca to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Salamanca to Tarragona
Compare the available ways to get from Salamanca to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Tarragona:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Tarragona costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94. The journey takes 8h 24m versus 7h 27m 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.
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How to get from Salamanca to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 PM 35h05 Salamanca 4:55 AM Tarragona $122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:50 PM 35h05 Salamanca 4:55 AM Tarragona $122 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 PM 35h05 Salamanca 4:55 AM Tarragona $122 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:50 PM 35h05 Salamanca 3:55 AM Tarragona $135 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Tarragona:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Tarragona costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Tarragona as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Flights mostly depart from Valladolid Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Tarragona.
- Travel with Hife, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Tarragona by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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