How far is Tarragona from Barcelona by coach?

The journey from Barcelona to Tarragona by coach covers an approximate distance of 51 miles (82 km).

What is the best way to go from Barcelona to Tarragona without a car?

You can reach Tarragona from Barcelona by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Barcelona to Tarragona from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Tarragona on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	13:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	Cheapest
09:15	Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)	1h 5m	10:20	Tarragona estación de autobuses	Fastest
17:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	18:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
09:00	Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)	1h 20m	10:20	Tarragona estación de autobuses	No tags
19:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	20:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Tarragona on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 25m	02:25	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	Cheapest
10:25	Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)	1h 5m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	Fastest
12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	13:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
10:10	Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)	1h 20m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	No tags
17:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	18:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Tarragona on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 25m	02:25	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	Cheapest
10:25	Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)	1h 5m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	Fastest
12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	13:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
10:10	Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)	1h 20m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	No tags
17:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	18:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Tarragona on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 25m	02:25	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	Cheapest
10:25	Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)	1h 5m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	Fastest
12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	13:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
10:10	Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)	1h 20m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	No tags
17:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	18:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Tarragona on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 25m	02:25	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	Cheapest
10:25	Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)	1h 5m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	Fastest
12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	13:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
10:10	Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)	1h 20m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	No tags
17:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	18:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Tarragona on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 25m	02:25	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	Cheapest
10:25	Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)	1h 5m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	Fastest
12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	13:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
10:10	Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)	1h 20m	11:30	Tarragona estación de autobuses	No tags
17:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	18:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Tarragona on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 25m	02:25	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	Cheapest
09:15	Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)	1h 5m	10:20	Tarragona estación de autobuses	Fastest
12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	13:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
09:00	Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)	1h 20m	10:20	Tarragona estación de autobuses	No tags
17:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	18:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Tarragona. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

52 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £20	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £104	Average duration34m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £15	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BusPlana

4/5170 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

Users have reported a comfortable travel experience with air-conditioned buses and good service. However, some travelers mentioned confusion regarding the location to board the bus at terminal 1, which caused stress initially but was resolved in the end.

PLANA Barcelona Tarragona recent customer reviews

There was no clear indication of where to get the « Plana »bus. I was stressed about where to wait. I was in terminal 1. In the end everything was ok

Breffni S.

28 July 2025

Very nice driver, let me come with him eaelier than I had a ticket for. 5 stars for Busplana!

ŻAneta Ż.

3 October 2019

Very good trip

Soren M.

29 September 2025

ALSA

4.5/560,695 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 61 reviews, ALSA received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £15

ALSA Barcelona Tarragona recent customer reviews

The problem with the trip was that there was no bus on the screen for either that time or the destination of Tarragona and furthermore it did not say on the ticket or on the email which was the end destination we had to ask multiple people who gave multiple answers and finally we made it on the bus which is 1 minute until departure

Luc P.

4 October 2025

The bus was so lovely and it wasn’t a big inconvenience that it was late. The driver was very helpful and spoke enough English to help us out and was generously answering many questions we had.

Poppy R.

25 July 2019

we were late due to an accident that caused the driver to take an alternate route. no problem...

Phillip V.

17 April 2018

Renfe

4/5913 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

Based on 913 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at £10

RENFE AVE Barcelona Tarragona recent customer reviews

we took the Renfe train Barcelona to Tarragona. The train was overbooked so we had to stand most of the way. That was not good. Otherwise everything was fine.

Lawrence S.

7 April 2023

The trains was always lates

Margaux V.

28 July 2025

Fast and efficient

Ming Yan C.

17 June 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Tarragona?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Airport

C - Barcelona Sants

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Stops in Tarragona

A - Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona

B - Carrer de Pere Martell

C - Carr. Reus

D - Plaça dels Carros

E - Plaza Imperial Tarraco

F - Carrer Francolí

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Barcelona to Tarragona

How far is Tarragona from Barcelona by coach?
The journey from Barcelona to Tarragona by coach covers an approximate distance of 51 miles (82 km).
What is the best way to go from Barcelona to Tarragona without a car?
You can reach Tarragona from Barcelona by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

£15

08/11

£15

Today

£10

10/11

£10

11/11

£10

12/11

£10

13/11

£10

14/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Tarragona was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Tarragona as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £15 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually BusPlana will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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