Transfer From Barcelona to Salou - Trains, Bus and Private Taxi
Salou is a popular family beach destination which is 68.61 Miles (110 Km) South West of Barcelona and 11Km south of Tarragona.
Many people travelling to Salou want to also know how to get to Barcelona and the following information details the main methods of transfer between the two cities.
Important Notice Regarding Timetables: Timetables change frequently. Always check timetables directly with the transport concerned before planning your journey. Where available, we have provided you with links to the official transport websites or contact telephone numbers of the operators offering the transport. The timetables on this page are only presented as a rough guide and may have been updated since we wrote this article. We cannot be responsible for changes in timetable information. If you decide to act on timetable information on this page you agree to do so at your own risk.
Barcelona To Salou
By Train - Barcelona to Salou
Trains start running at 07:46, and the last one is at 21:30. The frequency is 3 minutes to 2 hour.
Click here for RENFE timetable for journey between Barcelona to Salou by Train.
The journey takes approximately an hour and a half, and ticket prices range from €4.60 to €7.70.
These prices and timetables refer to regular trains. You'll find that there are intercity trains calling at Salou and Barcelona. You can take one of these if you want, but tickets can cost up to €19.90.
Click here for information on timetables and tickets at RENFE trains website.
By Bus - Barcelona to Salou
The bus company Plana links Barcelona City Centre to Salou. You can take the bus in Passeig de Gracia, next to the Metro Station. The bus stop is right in front of the Casa Batlló.
Buses start running at 07:15 and the last one is at 22:00. The frequency is 1 to 2 hours.
From Salou to Barcelona buses leave every hour from 04:30 - 11:05, and there is another bus at 14:05 - 18:45. These timetables change during the weekend and depend on the season.
Click here for information on tickets and timetables from the Plana's website
or call the Plana helpline number on Tel: +34 97 735 4445
Salou To Barcelona
By Train - Salou to Barcelona
From Salou to Barcelona Sants, trains start running at 07:40 and finish at 22:13. The frequency is 20 minutes to an hour and a half.
Click here to see the official RENFE train timetable.
The journey takes approximately an hour and a half, and ticket prices range from €4.60 to €7.70.
Barcelona to Salou by Private Taxi
This is an expensive option and because of the distances involved (105Km) an estimate of the Taxi fair from Barcelona to Salou is around €150.00 but it could be more! For this reason it is worth considering the transfer methods described above.
