The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
9
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 €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 9 buses that leave Barcelona Estació de França for Tarragona on Thu, Feb 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Thu, Feb 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.








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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 57m. 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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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€11 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m 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, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 5 | |||||
Normal | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h25 | 1:25 AM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona by train or bus
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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 8 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 84 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 84 km |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Tmb, Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona from Barcelona Estació de França to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona Estació de França to Tarragona with Alsa, Tmb, Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
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