The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
54 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona Sants 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 Sants to Tarragona will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 27 buses that leave Barcelona Sants for Tarragona on Tue, Mar 24, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 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.








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Compare train and bus for Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 80 km
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€11 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Tarragona buses for today, Monday, March 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 9:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:30 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 9:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:30 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 12:40 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:35 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:40 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 2:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 2:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h25 | 4:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h10 | 4:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 5:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 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 | |
normal | 5:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 7:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 8:05 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 8:05 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 11:20 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 11:20 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 24 | |||||
Normal | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h25 | 1:25 AM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
Buses from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €4 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 80 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 80 km |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
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, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Bus Plana, Bus Garraf, Empresa Plana from Barcelona Sants to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona Sants to Tarragona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Bus Plana, Bus Garraf, Empresa Plana for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants 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.
- Bus Plana
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Bus Plana
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Bus Plana
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Bus Plana
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Bus Plana
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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