The cheapest and fastest buses from Tarragona station to Barcelona
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €11
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €15
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 1 h 5 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 1 h 5 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 20
- Distance
- 82 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona station to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona station to Barcelona will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 20 buses from Tarragona station to Barcelona, including 20 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 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 Mon, Nov 02 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.
Normal4:20 PM 1h35 Tarragona 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal5:40 AM 1h35 Tarragona 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM 1h30 Tarragona 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:25 PM 1h35 Tarragona 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
normal5:10 PM 1h20 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
normal3:00 PM 1h05 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses 4:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
normal10:00 AM 1h05 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses 11:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
normal5:10 PM 1h05 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses 6:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
normal12:00 PM 1h05 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses 1:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
normal7:00 AM 1h05 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses 8:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarragona station to Barcelona
Buses from Tarragona station to Barcelona run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 19:25. The fastest bus covers the 82 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 82 km |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 7:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Tarragona station to Barcelona trip
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Live departures
Tarragona station to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona station to Barcelona buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 11:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 11:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 12:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 12:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 1:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 12:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 1:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 2:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 1:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 2:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 4:05 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 4:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 1h35 | 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 5:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 5:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 6:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 6:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:50 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 6:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 7:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:25 PM Tarragona | 1h35 | 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
normal | 4:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 5:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 4:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 5:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:40 AM Tarragona | 1h35 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 8:20 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 7:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 8:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:50 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 10:10 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal | 8:50 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 1h35 | 10:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Tarragona station and Barcelona
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 Tarragona station to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona station to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Tarragona station to Barcelona
Most Tarragona station to Barcelona buses use the Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) station pair, with some services arriving at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2). Use this guide to compare Tarragona station and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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 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 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.
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