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4.6Travel Information to Salou from Barcelona
 Distance | 91 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €9 - €19 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €9 • 1 h 53 min |
 Fastest mode | Coach • €19 • 1 h 6 min |
 Popular travel companies | Bus Plana or Renfe Regional Exprés |
Take a train or coach to travel 91 km from Barcelona to Salou. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Bus Plana or Renfe Regional Exprés among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Barcelona to Salou.
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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.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Salou
Travel to Salou easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Salou.
There are 2 ways to get from Barcelona to Salou: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Salou is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €9 compared to other travel options to Salou:
A train is €10 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €19 from Barcelona to Salou.
The fastest way to get to Salou from Barcelona is by coach with an average travel time of 1 h 6 min.
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Train takes 1 h 53 min on average.
The distance between Barcelona and Salou is around 91 km.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Salou is:
- 51 coaches per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Barcelona and Salou as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Barcelona to Salou:
- Most travellers board their coach from El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) and arrive in Salou, Estación de Autobuses.
- Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Barcelona to Salou depart from Barcelona Sants to Port Aventura.
The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Salou:
- Travel with Bus Plana or Empresa Plana for coaches to Salou. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Empresa Plana Barcelona to Salou tickets on Omio for €12.
- Travel with Renfe Regional Exprés or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Salou. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Regional Exprés Barcelona to Salou tickets on Omio for €9.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Salou with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Bus Plana or Empresa Plana 51 direct coaches per day.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salou as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Barcelona to Salou.
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