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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Tarragona
    Departure location: Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Tarragona
    Departure location: Tarragona estación de autobuses
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)
    Operated by: PLANAPLANA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Tarragona
    Departure location: Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Tarragona
    Departure location: Tarragona estación de autobuses
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)
    Operated by: PLANAPLANA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Tarragona
    Departure location: Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Tarragona to Barcelona

Average PriceUS$18 - US$25Average Duration1h 20m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$15 - US$103Average Duration40m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$4 - US$166Average 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.

36carpool 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 buses26
Earliest bus departure4:00am
Distance84 km
Latest bus departure9:25pm

Tarragona to Barcelona Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tarragona - Barcelona

  1. What is the travel distance from Tarragona to Barcelona?

    The distance covered from Tarragona to Barcelona is 82 km (51 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tarragona to Barcelona?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona, in Tarragona, and end it at Barcelona Airport, in Barcelona.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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08-30
US$13
08-31
US$13
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US$13
09-02
US$13
09-03
US$13
09-04
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09-05
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09-06
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tarragona to Barcelona was searched and found on Aug 31, 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$20 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 2025-09-02.

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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