Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Salou to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salou to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł56, while a bus costs an average of zł93.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł93 Average price | zł56 Average price Cheapest | zł85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Salou to Barcelona:
A train is zł38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salou to Barcelona costing on average zł93.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Salou to Barcelona
How to get from Salou to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salou to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
150621:11 PM1h26Port Aventura2:37 PMBarcelona Santszł431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
150621:11 PM1h26Port Aventura2:37 PMBarcelona Santszł431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
150621:11 PM1h26Port Aventura2:37 PMBarcelona Santszł431One-way0 transfers
Other options
150649:41 PM1h26Port Aventura11:07 PMBarcelona Santszł431One-way0 transfers
1506011:11 AM1h26Port Aventura12:37 PMBarcelona Santszł431One-way0 transfers
15212 · 180547:46 AM1h57Port Aventura9:43 AMBarcelona Passeig De Graciazł521One-way1 transfer
normal6:45 AM1h45Salou, Estación de Autobuses8:30 AMBarcelona, Estación de Maria Cristinazł861One-way0 transfers
normal3:15 AM1h50Salou, Estación de Autobuses5:05 AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)zł861One-way0 transfers
normal7:00 AM2h05Salou, Estación de Autobuses9:05 AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)zł861One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 30
Aug 31
Sep 01
Sep 02
Sep 03
Sep 04
Sep 05
Sep 06
Sep 07
Sep 08
Sep 09
Sep 10
Sep 11
Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
Sep 16
Sep 17
Sep 18
Sep 19
How to get from Salou to Barcelona
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Salou to Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salou to Barcelona.

This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Barcelona:
A train is zł38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salou to Barcelona costing on average zł93.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salou and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Port Aventura and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Salou, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel).
- Travel with Plana, BlaBlaCar to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, iryo to go to Barcelona by train.
- 37 direct buses per day with Plana, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe.
Travelling from Salou to Barcelona: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
