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Compare bus for Tarragona to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 40m. 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 train costs an average of €42, while a bus costs an average of €114.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €114 Average price | €118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 40m Average total duration Fastest 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 9m Average total duration 19h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Tarragona to Salamanca:
A train is €72 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Salamanca costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 9m.
Tickets start at around €114 compared to roughly €118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 19h 39m versus 6h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Tarragona to Salamanca
How to get from Tarragona to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM37h35Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses2:40 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€1281One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM37h35Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses2:40 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€1281One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM37h35Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses2:40 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€1281One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Salamanca:
A train is €72 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Salamanca costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 9m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Salamanca as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Tarragona station and arrive in Salamanca station.
- Travel with Hife, FlixBus to go to Salamanca by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Salamanca by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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