We will tell you in detail about the ways to get from the center and the airport of Barcelona to the resort of Salou (and vice versa) by bus, train and taxi. We provide schedules, prices, stops and useful links.
Salou is an extremely popular resort on the Costa Dorada, and many tourists arriving at Barcelona Airport are heading for this very place. We will consider all the options for getting from Barcelona to Salou and from El Prat airport to the resort.
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How to get from Barcelona to Salou and vice versa
Bus from Barcelona to Salou
You can take a bus from Barcelona to Salou at the Passeig de Gràcia, 36 stop (according to some reports, it was moved to Passeig de Gràcia, 64 since July 1, 2014). Carrier - Plana... You can book tickets on the website, buy from the driver or at special Bus Plana sales points. The cost of a one-way ticket is 14.95, and a round-trip ticket is 27 euros. Travel time is about 2 hours. On weekdays from May to November, transport runs from about 7:15 to 23:15. This is a fairly convenient option, since the buses are very comfortable, but due to heavy traffic, the travel time may increase.
The official website of the company is www.empresaplana.cat.
You can get from Salou to Barcelona by bus from the same company. Resort Stops: Plaça Venus, Pl. Europa and others. See the list of stops here. Check the bus schedule from Salou to Barcelona and vice versa here, it is subject to change.
Look for interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
Train (suburban train) from Barcelona to Salou
Barcelona to Salou you can get there on your own by train - in our opinion, this is the best option to get to the resort from the center of the capital of Catalonia: quite cheaply and quickly. Departures from Barcelona Sants (Estacio Sants) train station in the city center. The cost of a second class ticket is from 8.80 euros one way for the regular R. Express train and from 11 to 20 euros for the high-speed Talgo. Travel time is from 1 to 1.5 hours. Trains in the summer start running at 5:48 am and end at 20:46 (last).
A train Salou to Barcelona departs from the Estació del Carrilet train station (which, by the way, is a tourist attraction). There is a supermarket "Mercadona" nearby. The cost of tickets is the same - from 8.80 euros one way per person on a regular train. Trains in summer run from 6:56 am to 10:58 pm.
You can view the exact train timetable and book tickets on the RENFE website.
Taxi transfer from Barcelona to Salou
Do you want comfort? Are you traveling with children or a company and have a lot of luggage? From anywhere in the Catalan capital, a taxi will take you to the resort. You can look for taxi drivers in the city or order an online transfer from hotel to hotel using the KiwiTaxi service - there you can choose a car of any class and even order a minivan.
Rent a Car
If you like to travel on your own and do not want to depend on schedules, it is better to rent a car on the Rentalcars.com website from 10 euros per day. Find out all the nuances of car rental abroad.
Looking for accommodation while traveling? We recommend the Roomguru.ru service - the site compares prices of various booking systems and finds the best one. In high season, a double room or a cozy apartment can be found from € 76, in low season - from € 30. We recommend booking your accommodation in advance.
How to get from Barcelona airport to Salou
Be careful: this part of the article is about El Prat Airport.
Bus from Barcelona Airport to Salou
You can get from Barcelona airport to Salou by bus of the aforementioned carrier Plana. The cost is the same - 14.95 euros one way and 27 euros for round trip tickets. The schedule and list of stops can be found on the websites listed above. Departure from the first terminal, the interval of movement is 1-2 hours.
A train
There are no direct trains from the airport, you must first get to the railway station in the city, and then take the train to Salou. See cost, schedule and stations above.
Taxi transfer from Barcelona airport to Salou
There is no shortage of taxis at the airport, but it is better to order a transfer online in advance using the convenient KiwiTaxi service, so as not to stand in line. On the site, you can choose the car that suits you.
Rent a Car
One of the most convenient ways to get from Barcelona Airport to Salou on your own is by renting a car. The most convenient way is to book a car in advance on the Rentalcars.com website. Renting costs from 10 euros per day, you can return the car there - at the airport. Find out more about car rental in Spain.
You can read about all Barcelona airports and transport from them in this article. Planning to spend a day or two in the Catalan capital? Then it will be useful for you to read about the cost of staying in Barcelona, about free museums and about the best cafes in the city. See also the list of the best beaches in Barcelona >>
