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Today11 Aug
from US$25
Tomorrow12 Aug
from US$19
Wed13 Aug
from US$19
Thu14 Aug
from US$19
Fri15 Aug
from US$19
Sat16 Aug
from US$19
Sun17 Aug
from US$19
Mon18 Aug
from US$19

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Tarragona
    Destination location: Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Barcelona Airport T1 (BCN)
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Tarragona
    Destination location: Tarragona estación de autobuses
    Operated by: PLANAPLANA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Tarragona
    Destination location: Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Barcelona Airport T2 (BCN)
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Tarragona
    Destination location: Tarragona estación de autobuses
    Operated by: PLANAPLANA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Tarragona
    Destination location: Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Tarragona

Bus
Average priceUS$18 - US$25Average duration1h 20m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$15 - US$119Average duration34m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$5 - US$125Average duration1h 20m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Barcelona to Tarragona

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 US$5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33carpool per day
1h 20mAverage duration
US$5Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Barcelona to Tarragona: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration1h 20m
Number of daily buses29
Earliest bus departure00:05
Distance46 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Barcelona to Tarragona Bus

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.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Barcelona - Tarragona

  1. 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).

  2. 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
09/08
US$20
10/08
US$20
Today
US$19
12/08
US$13
13/08
US$13
14/08
US$13
15/08
US$13
16/08
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Tarragona was searched and found on 12 Aug 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 Barcelona to Tarragona as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$20 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 US$13, which is on 2025-08-12.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Barcelona to Tarragona will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 travellers 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 Barcelona to Tarragona

You can also go to Tarragona by train

Train from Barcelona to Tarragona

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