The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 30 buses that leave Barcelona Estació de França for Tarragona on Mon, Aug 10, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
Normal1:00 AM1h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:25 AMTarragona€111One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:30 PMTarragona€111One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:30 PMTarragona€111One-way0 transfers
Normal5:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:30 PMTarragona€111One-way0 transfers
normal3:10 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)4:15 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
normal3:10 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)4:15 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
normal10:15 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:20 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
normal6:55 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)8:00 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
normal1:55 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)3:00 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
normal9:20 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)10:25 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 84 km
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€12 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona buses for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 6:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 8:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 8:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 9:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 9:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 11:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 11:10 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h21 | 12:01 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h06 | 12:01 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 1:10 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 10 | |||||
Normal | 1:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h25 | 2:25 AM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:55 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 11:25 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 11:25 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 12:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 1:55 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 1:55 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 2:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 4:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 4:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h35 | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h20 | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 5:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 7:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona
Buses from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 84 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 84 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: Alsa from Barcelona Estació de França to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona with Alsa for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Estació de França 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.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
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- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona
Most Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tarragona station pair, with some services arriving at Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Barcelona Estació de França and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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