4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants 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 Tarragona for Barcelona Sants on Wed, Feb 04, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 80 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€11 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tarragona to Barcelona Sants bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Barcelona Sants buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:20 PM Tarragona | 1h35 | 4:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 8:25 PM Tarragona | 1h35 | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
| Normal | 4:40 AM Tarragona | 1h35 | 6:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
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Buses from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 19:25. The fastest bus covers the 80 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 80 km |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 09:00 |
Last bus 19:25 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus Plana, Infobus, Empresa Plana from Tarragona to Barcelona SantsYou can travel by bus between Tarragona to Barcelona Sants with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus Plana, Infobus, Empresa Plana for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
Bus Plana
Infobus
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Empresa Plana
FAQs: Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants 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 Sants, 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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