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Bus Barcelona to Tarragona: Trip Overview

Bus Barcelona to Tarragona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average bus trip duration1h 20m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure1:00 AM
Distance53 miles (84 km)
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

Barcelona to Tarragona Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Barcelona to Tarragona. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Barcelona to Tarragona from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Discover how much the bus trip from Barcelona to Tarragona will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:00AM - 11:30PM
Minimum Price$12
Average Ticket Price$23
Minimum Trip Duration1h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h20m
Distance53 miles (84 km)
Bus Companies on This RoutePlana, ALSA, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Barcelona - Tarragona

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Barcelona to Tarragona takes around 1h 20m on average, although the fastest bus will take 1h 5m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 51 miles (82 km) that separate the two cities.

Barcelona and Tarragona are 51 miles (82 km) apart.

On average, there are 10 daily departures on this route, offered by Plana, ALSA and Infobus. The number of buses operating from Barcelona to Tarragona may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Barcelona to Tarragona a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 1:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:30 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Tarragona from Barcelona, chances are that your bus will depart from Nord and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

The bus ticket costs $23 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $16 and $23, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Barcelona to Tarragona. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Barcelona and Tarragona is about 2h 10m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Tarragona before returning to Barcelona in the evening.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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04/21
$12
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04/24
$12
04/25
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$12
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The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Tarragona was searched and found on Apr 26, 2024 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $18 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 $12 which is on 2024-04-26.

Usually PLANA 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Barcelona and Tarragona!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Barcelona to Tarragona will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

Will you be returning to Barcelona by bus?

Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona

You can also go to Tarragona by train

Train from Barcelona to Tarragona

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