4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Tarragona
Cheapest price on Oct 22
€11
Average ticket price on Oct 22
€16
Fastest journey on Oct 22
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
1 h 5 m
Buses on Oct 22
30
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona 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 to Tarragona will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 30 buses from Barcelona to Tarragona, including 30 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct buses cover the 82 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 Thu, Oct 22 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.
Normal7:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:30 PMTarragona€111One-way0 transfers- Normal5:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:30 PMTarragona€111One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:00 PM1h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:30 PMTarragona€111One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:00 AM1h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:25 AMTarragona€111One-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
- 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
- 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
- normal10:20 AM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:25 AMTarragona, 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
- normal8:10 PM1h05El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)9:15 PMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Tarragona
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Buses from Barcelona to Tarragona run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 82 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 82 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Barcelona to Tarragona trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Barcelona to Tarragona.
Live departures
Barcelona to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Tarragona buses for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | 6:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 8:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| normal | 6:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 8:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| normal | 7:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 9:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| normal | 8:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 9:15 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| normal | 9:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 10:25 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| normal | 9:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 10:25 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 | |
| normal | 10:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 1h20 | 12:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| normal | 11:10 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1h05 | 12:15 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
| 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 | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Barcelona and Tarragona
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Plana
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Plana
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Plana
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Plana
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Plana
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Tarragona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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.
- Plana
- 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.
- Plana
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Plana
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Plana
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Plana
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Tarragona
Most Barcelona to Tarragona buses use the El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Tarragona. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Tarragona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Barcelona station do buses to Tarragona leave from?
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) from Barcelona city centre
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) bus station facilities and services
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) 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), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) from Barcelona city centre
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) bus station facilities and services
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 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 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses from Tarragona city centre
Getting to Tarragona from Tarragona city centre
More options for your journey from Barcelona to Tarragona
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Most popular buses to and from Tarragona and Barcelona
Most popular bus connections to Tarragona
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