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Compare bus and train for Barcelona to Salou
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Salou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, while a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 92 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Salou:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Salou costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Salou
How to get from Barcelona to Salou by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Salou is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 150618:33 AM1h24Barcelona Sants9:57 AMPort Aventura€91One-way0 transfers
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- 150618:33 AM1h24Barcelona Sants9:57 AMPort Aventura€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 150618:33 AM1h24Barcelona Sants9:57 AMPort Aventura€91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1506310:33 AM1h24Barcelona Sants11:57 AMPort Aventura€91One-way0 transfers
- 1506512:33 PM1h24Barcelona Sants1:57 PMPort Aventura€91One-way0 transfers
- 18133 · 152235:56 PM2h09Barcelona Passeig De Gracia8:05 PMPort Aventura€111One-way1 transfer
- 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
- normal6:30 PM1h45Barcelona, Estación de Maria Cristina8:15 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses€191One-way0 transfers
- 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
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Salou:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Salou costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 36 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Salou as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Port Aventura.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) and arrive in Salou, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Plana to go to Salou by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, iryo to go to Salou by train.
- 36 direct buses per day with Plana.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe, iryo.
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