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Bilbao to Tarragona by bus
The journey from Bilbao to Tarragona by bus is 419.04 km and takes 9 hrs 37 mins. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 01:00 and the last at 15:30. It is possible to travel from Bilbao to Tarragona by bus for as little as €48.91 or as much as €126.93. The best price for this journey is €48.91.
| Lowest Price | €48.91 |
| Journey Duration | 9 hrs 37 mins |
| Connection per Day | 2 |
| Lowest Price | €48.91 |
| Highest Price | €126.93 |
| First Departure | 01:00 |
| Last Departure | 15:30 |
| Distance | 419.04 km |
| Departure | Bilbao |
| Arrival | Tarragona |
| Carriers | Renfe, OUIGOMore |
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Cheap bus tickets from Bilbao to Tarragona
Looking for the best deal on a train ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap train tickets from Bilbao to Tarragona.
Book in advance and save
If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Bilbao to Tarragona, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.
Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys
Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Bilbao to Tarragona.
Always check special offers
Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.
Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains
If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.
Best time to book Bilbao to Tarragona travel
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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Bilbao to Tarragona
The cheapest Bilbao - Tarragona bus tickets can be found for as low as €48.91 if you’re lucky, or €63.24 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €119.73.
Find the best day to travel to Tarragona by bus
When travelling to Tarragona by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Carriers on this route
Find out more about the carriers on this route.
Iryo is a Spanish high-speed train operator, founded in 2019 and serving Spain's major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Seville, Valencia and Zaragoza. iryo operates on the national rail network in Spain, using the latest AVE high-speed trains to transport passengers at speeds of up to 310 km/h.
In 2013, the French national railway company SNCF introduced OUIGO to offer budget-friendly TGV travel options. Choose between the lightning-fast OUIGO Grande Vitesse, reaching speeds of 300 km/h, or the more leisurely OUIGO Classique, which offers a nostalgic train ride experience.
Ticket types and facilities from Bilbao to Tarragona
Compare the different ticket types and the facilities provided by Iryo and OUIGO when traveling from Bilbao to Tarragona.
Singular
The "Singular fare" offers flexibility for entrepreneurs and companies with personalized customer service from iryo assistants.
WiFi 
Power sockets 
Luggage 
Accessibility 
Food and drink 
Air conditioning 
Bicycle Inicial
iryo's Inicial fare provides affordable travel without compromising on comfort or service. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Singular ONLY YOU
The "Singular Only YOU" fare is designed for entrepreneurs and companies, providing the best conditions for changes and cancellations in the ticket. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Infinita
Infinita is iryo's all-inclusive fare that offers the best travel options with flexibility and comfort. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Standard Class / TGV
OUIGO Grande Vitesse offers a single class, akin to second-class travel, which accounts for its affordable ticket prices. Adult fares start at €10, depending on the destination, while children can travel for €5. Tickets for OUIGO can only be purchased online. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Air conditioning Bicycle Standard Class / Classical
OUIGO Train Classique only have one class, which is equivalent to second class travel, which is why ticket prices are cheap. Tickets are available from €10 for adults (depending on destination) and €5 for children, and OUIGO train tickets are only available online. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Facility Description
Find out more about the different facilities available onboard with each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
WiFi Connect to free WiFi on iryo trains in any class. Enjoy movies, TV shows, live news, and Spotify for entertainment. WiFi 
Connect to free WiFi on iryo trains in any class. Enjoy movies, TV shows, live news, and Spotify for entertainment.
Power sockets Every seat on iryo trains comes with power sockets, and those in the Infinita and Singular Cafe class boast additional USB ports. Power sockets Every seat on iryo trains comes with power sockets, and those in the Infinita and Singular Cafe class boast additional USB ports.
Luggage On iryo trains, flexible baggage policy lets you travel comfortably with up to 3 pieces of luggage, including a piece of hand luggage. Maximum size for 2 larger pieces is 85x55x35cm, while hand luggage must be 36x27x15cm. Total weight limit is 25kg. Luggage On iryo trains, flexible baggage policy lets you travel comfortably with up to 3 pieces of luggage, including a piece of hand luggage. Maximum size for 2 larger pieces is 85x55x35cm, while hand luggage must be 36x27x15cm. Total weight limit is 25kg.
Accessibility iryo trains are designed for inclusivity, offering designated seats for passengers with reduced mobility and ensuring step-free access during both boarding and disembarking. Accessibility iryo trains are designed for inclusivity, offering designated seats for passengers with reduced mobility and ensuring step-free access during both boarding and disembarking.
Food and drink iryo offers quality menus for all classes. Find the onboard restaurant/bar usually close to coach 2. For Infinita Class passengers, meals are served at your seat, but remember to book 24 hours in advance. Food and drink iryo offers quality menus for all classes. Find the onboard restaurant/bar usually close to coach 2. For Infinita Class passengers, meals are served at your seat, but remember to book 24 hours in advance.
Air conditioning Enjoy fresh and comfortable air on the ETR1000 train; its cutting-edge air-conditioning system refreshes the entire carriage's air in just 3 minutes, ensuring a generous 35 m3/h of fresh outside air for every passenger. Air conditioning Enjoy fresh and comfortable air on the ETR1000 train; its cutting-edge air-conditioning system refreshes the entire carriage's air in just 3 minutes, ensuring a generous 35 m3/h of fresh outside air for every passenger.
Bicycle On Iryo trains, you can bring along one disassembled bicycle or electric scooter per coach, as long as it's tucked into a bag and stays within 90x120x40cm. It's free to transport! Just keep in mind that you'll handle the loading, safekeeping, and unloading. Also, be considerate of other passengers' comfort and safety, and remember any damages caused are on you. Bicycle On Iryo trains, you can bring along one disassembled bicycle or electric scooter per coach, as long as it's tucked into a bag and stays within 90x120x40cm. It's free to transport! Just keep in mind that you'll handle the loading, safekeeping, and unloading. Also, be considerate of other passengers' comfort and safety, and remember any damages caused are on you.
WiFi You have access WiFi (OUIFI) and delve into the OUIFUN entertainment portal for an added fee. WiFi You have access WiFi (OUIFI) and delve into the OUIFUN entertainment portal for an added fee.
Power sockets On Ouigo trains, only top deck seats in select coaches come with power sockets. Note that these seats come at an additional charge, and the bottom deck lacks sockets altogether. Power sockets On Ouigo trains, only top deck seats in select coaches come with power sockets. Note that these seats come at an additional charge, and the bottom deck lacks sockets altogether.
Luggage OUIGO lets you bring two small hand luggage items or one piece measuring 36 x 27 x 15 cm for free, along with cabin baggage at 55x35x25cm with no weight restrictions. For larger items, a fee of €5 applies for online bookings made in advance, and it goes up to €20 if you pay in-person at the station. Luggage OUIGO lets you bring two small hand luggage items or one piece measuring 36 x 27 x 15 cm for free, along with cabin baggage at 55x35x25cm with no weight restrictions. For larger items, a fee of €5 applies for online bookings made in advance, and it goes up to €20 if you pay in-person at the station.
Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure. Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure.
Food and drink In France, OUIGO's Train classique services provide an at-seat snack service, though this isn't available on the high-speed trains. For those traveling in Spain, a visit to the OUIBAR in coach 4 serves up a variety of beverages and snacks. Food and drink In France, OUIGO's Train classique services provide an at-seat snack service, though this isn't available on the high-speed trains. For those traveling in Spain, a visit to the OUIBAR in coach 4 serves up a variety of beverages and snacks.
Air conditioning Travel in comfort with all coaches being air-conditioned. Air conditioning Travel in comfort with all coaches being air-conditioned.
Bicycle Planning to bring along bigger items like a bike, scooter, skis, or a musical instrument? If you book online in advance, it's just a €5 fee. But, if you decide to pay at the station, the fee goes up to €20. Bicycle Planning to bring along bigger items like a bike, scooter, skis, or a musical instrument? If you book online in advance, it's just a €5 fee. But, if you decide to pay at the station, the fee goes up to €20.
Services on board OUIGO, Iryo and Alsa from Bilbao to Tarragona
Compare services on board when travelling from Bilbao to Tarragona by bus.
| Facilities | OUIGO | Iryo | Alsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi |  | | |
| Power sockets | | |  |
| Luggage | | | |
| Food and drink | | | |
| Bicycle | | | |
Bilbao to Tarragona CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
29.33kg
Bus
31.43kg
Flight
83.81kg
Car
67.05kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from Bilbao to Tarragona?
A bus ticket from Bilbao to Tarragona is €77.47. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as €48.91.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Bilbao to Tarragona?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Bilbao to Tarragona is €48.91. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Bilbao and Tarragona by bus?
Bilbao to Tarragona is 419.04 km.
How long does the bus between Bilbao and Tarragona take?
Bilbao to Tarragona is on average 9 hrs 37 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 7 hrs 30 mins.
Which companies operate from Bilbao to Tarragona?
The bus journey from Bilbao to Tarragona is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Renfe, OUIGO, Iryo and Alsa.
How many bus connections per day go from Bilbao to Tarragona?
Bilbao to Tarragona has 2 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Bilbao to Tarragona leave?
The earliest bus from Bilbao to Tarragona departs at 01:00. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Bilbao to Tarragona depart?
The latest bus from Bilbao to Tarragona departs at 15:30. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Bilbao to Tarragona in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is €48.91 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Bilbao to Tarragona?
There are on average 1 direct connection(s) from Bilbao to go to Tarragona.
What's the fastest journey time between Bilbao to Tarragona by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Bilbao and Tarragona is 7 hrs 30 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Bilbao to Tarragona?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Bilbao and Tarragona.
What are the CO2 emissions for Bilbao to Tarragona by bus?
The bus journey from Bilbao to Tarragona creates 31.43kg of CO2 emissions.