How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The cheapest coach tickets from Barcelona to Tarragona start from £14. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Tarragona is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 5m and is operated by BusPlana .

Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Tarragona route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from BusPlana , ALSA , Renfe .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Tarragona at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Tarragona?

A bus journey from Barcelona to Tarragona produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Barcelona to Tarragona?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Tarragona?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Tarragona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Tarragona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Barcelona to Tarragona from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures from Barcelona to Tarragona on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 25m	02:25	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	Cheapest
Bus	09:15	Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)	1h 5m	10:20	Tarragona estación de autobuses	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	13:30	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
Bus	09:00	Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)	1h 20m	10:20	Tarragona estación de autobuses	No tags
Bus	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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

52 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £20	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £91	Average duration33m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £16	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Tarragona?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Airport
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Tarragona

A
Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
Calle Pere Martell 1, 43001, Tarragona
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B
Carrer de Pere Martell
Carrer de Pere Martell, 35-37, 43005 Tarragona, Spain
C
Carr. Reus
Carr. Reus, 63, 43006 Tarragona, Spain
D
Plaça dels Carros
Plaça dels Carros, 7, 43004 Tarragona, Spain
E
Plaza Imperial Tarraco
Carrer Marquès de Montoliu, 2A, 43002 Tarragona, Spain
F
Carrer Francolí
Carrer Francolí, 20, 43006 Tarragona, Spain

Compare bus companies

BusPlana

4/5179 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.1

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

4.5/561,253 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

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 £14

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

4/5947 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3

Based on 947 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at £9

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

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Barcelona to Tarragona

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The cheapest coach tickets from Barcelona to Tarragona start from £14. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Tarragona is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 5m and is operated by BusPlana.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Tarragona route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from BusPlana, ALSA, Renfe.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Tarragona at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Tarragona?
A bus journey from Barcelona to Tarragona produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Barcelona to Tarragona?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Tarragona?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Tarragona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Tarragona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/02

£15

05/02

£15

Today

£10

07/02

£10

08/02

£10

09/02

£10

10/02

£10

11/02

£10

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Tarragona was searched and found on 6 Feb 2026 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 2026-02-07.

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.