How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Tarragona start from $18. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Tarragona?

The average bus trip duration from Barcelona to Tarragona is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 45 miles (73 km). The quickest bus can get 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 21 buses available per day, including services from BusPlana , ALSA .

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

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Tarragona at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Barcelona to Tarragona generates an estimated 1.8137 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What 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 61531 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Barcelona to Tarragona?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Tarragona on April 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 25m	2:25am	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	6:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	1h 30m	8:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Tarragona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Tarragona. The journey takes about 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25train per day

33mAverage Duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $25	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $133	Average Duration33m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Tarragona?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Airport
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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
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
F
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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Stops in Tarragona

A
Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona
Calle Pere Martell 1, 43001, Tarragona
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B
Av. de Roma
Av. de Roma, 2, 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

4/5185 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

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.

July 28, 2025

Very nice driver, let me come with him eaelier than I had a ticket for. 5 stars for Busplana!

ŻAneta Ż.

October 3, 2019

Very good trip

Soren M.

September 29, 2025

ALSA

4.5/561,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 62 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $18

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.

October 4, 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.

July 25, 2019

we were late due to an accident that caused the driver to take an alternate route. no problem...

Phillip V.

April 17, 2018

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Tarragona by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Tarragona start from $18. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The average bus trip duration from Barcelona to Tarragona is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 45 miles (73 km). The quickest bus can get 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 21 buses available per day, including services from BusPlana, ALSA.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Tarragona?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Tarragona at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Tarragona?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Tarragona generates an estimated 1.8137 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What 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 61531 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Tarragona?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Barcelona to Tarragona?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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

03/30

$19

03/31

$13

Today

$13

04/02

$13

04/03

$13

04/04

$13

04/05

$13

04/06

$13

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Tarragona was searched and found on Mar 31, 2026 with a price of $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 $13 to $19 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 $13 which is on 2026-04-05.