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Next departures from Tarragona to Barcelona on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaCheapest
PLANA
Tarragona estación de autobuses
Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)Fastest
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
PLANA
Tarragona estación de autobuses
Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)No tags
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Tarragona to Barcelona

Bus
Average priceUS$19 - US$25Average duration1h 20m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$15 - US$133Average duration40m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$4 - US$53Average duration1h 10m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Tarragona to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31carpool per day
1h 10mAverage duration
US$4Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tarragona to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration1h 20m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure04:00
Distance46 miles
Latest bus departure21:25

Tarragona to Barcelona Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Barcelona from Tarragona, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Tarragona - Barcelona

  1. How far is Barcelona from Tarragona by coach?

    The distance between Tarragona and Barcelona by coach is approximately 51 miles (82 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Barcelona from Tarragona without a car?

    You can travel to Barcelona from Tarragona by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

Best price found
11/10
US$13
12/10
US$13
Today
US$13
14/10
US$13
15/10
US$13
16/10
US$13
17/10
US$13
18/10
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tarragona to Barcelona was searched and found on 13 Oct 2025 with a price of US$13

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

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$19 for a bus ticket from Tarragona to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13, which is on 2025-10-14.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Tarragona to Barcelona.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tarragona to Barcelona, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tarragona to Barcelona.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Tarragona to Barcelona, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Tarragona by bus?

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