The cheapest and fastest buses from Alicante to Tarragona
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€46
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€53
Fastest journey on Sep 18
7 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
7 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 18
30
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Tarragona will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 30 buses from Alicante to Tarragona, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 342 km distance in an average of 7 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 8 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal · Normal1:45 PM7h40Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€461One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:00 AM14h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€461One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal9:45 AM11h40Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€461One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:00 AM10h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€461One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal9:15 AM12h10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€461One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal2:00 PM7h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€461One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:45 PM7h40Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€461One-way1 transfer
Normal1:45 PM7h40Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€471One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal1:00 PM8h25El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)9:25 PMTarragona€551One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal12:45 PM8h40Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMTarragona€461One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 342 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €66 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Tarragona:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Tarragona costing on average €54.
A bus is €15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Tarragona costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Live departures
Alicante to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Tarragona buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 9:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h05 | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 12h10 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 11h25 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 11h55 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 9:30 AM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 11h10 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 10h40 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 10h40 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 10:10 AM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 10h30 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 10h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 9h40 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 11:10 AM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 9h30 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 10h10 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 11:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 10h05 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 9h55 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 11:30 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 9h10 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 11:30 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 9h10 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 9h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 9h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 8h40 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 12:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h40 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h55 | 8:40 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 8h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h40 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h40 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 14h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 14h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 14h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 13h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 13h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 13h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 8:40 AM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 12h45 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 12h25 | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alicante to Tarragona
Buses from Alicante to Tarragona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 342 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 342 km |
Average bus duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife from Alicante to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Alicante to Tarragona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Alicante to Tarragona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Tarragona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Hife
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Hife
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Hife
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Hife
- 15€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Hife
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Alicante to Tarragona
Most Alicante to Tarragona buses use the Alicante, Estación de Autobuses to Tarragona station pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Alicante station do buses to Tarragona leave from?
Getting to Alicante, Estación de Autobuses from Alicante city centre
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km), Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Tarragona from Tarragona city centre
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