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How to get from Barcelona to Salou by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Salou is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
normal12:50 PM1h40El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)2:30 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses€191One-way0 transfers
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normal12:50 PM1h40El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)2:30 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses€191One-way0 transfers
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normal12:50 PM1h40El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)2:30 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses€191One-way0 transfers
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normal9:20 PM1h45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:05 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses€191One-way0 transfers
normal3:15 PM1h45Barcelona, Estación de Maria Cristina5:00 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses€191One-way0 transfers
normal6:30 PM1h45Barcelona, Estación de Maria Cristina8:15 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses€191One-way0 transfers
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General Information about the journey from Barcelona to Salou
Salou and Barcelona are connected by regular train and bus connections which operate throughout the week. The quickest way to get to Salou from Barcelona is via the Renfe train network, or by renting a private vehicle. However, because the route is along the Spanish coast, a bus journey could well be the most enjoyable way to make the trip.
Buses from Barcelona to Salou
Plana operates a regular bus service between Barcelona and Salou. Their buses run from Passeig de Gracia, which can be reached via Metro lines L2, L3 or L4. Buses run from just after 9 a.m. until just before midnight, and the journey takes 1 hour 55 minutes on average. There are 14 buses per day, so it should be possible to find a convenient departure time. All Plana services arrive at Placa d'Europa in Salou, which is about 15 minutes' walk from the seafront. Head down Carrer de Josep Carner and you'll be at the beach in no time.
Trains from Barcelona to Salou
Train services between these two Catalan cities are provided by Renfe - Spain's national rail company. All services depart from Barcelona Sants Station, which is linked to every part of the city via the Metro and local buses. Some trains also start at Estacio de Franca, which may be more convenient. The quickest trains only take 1 hour 20 minutes to reach Salou and there are around 10 departures every day. None of them require any changes along the way. All of them arrive at Salou's main station, which is on the Carrer de Carril, in the western half of the town. From the station, the beach and city centre are easily reached by walking down the Carrer de Barcelona.
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Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Salou as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) and arrive in Salou, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Plana, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Salou by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, iryo to go to Salou by train.
- 30 direct buses per day with Plana, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe, iryo.
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