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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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$25 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Salou to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Barcelona:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salou to Barcelona costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 30 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona 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 Renfe, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Empresa Plana to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe, iryo, Renfe Viajeros.
- 30 direct buses per day with Bus Plana, BlaBlaCar, Empresa Plana.
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