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Salou
How to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Salou
Last verified:
November 10, 2026
The short answer
Salou is about 110 km south of Barcelona airport. Public transport means a train via Barcelona Sants and a regional train towards the Tarragona coast, ; we could not confirm an official fare, so check Rodalies de Catalunya for fares and times. A Mozio private transfer from €159.80 (van from €255.60) is a door-to-door fixed price for about 70 minutes, booked in advance.
Private transfer
from €159.80
Distance & time
about 110 km (68 mi) (estimate)
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70 min by car, 2-3 hours by public transport (estimate)
Uber available?
Yes
Top ride-hailing app
Uber (also hails Barcelona taxis)
Mozio private transfer
Price
from €159.80
Time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Fixed price booked in advance; 60 minutes of wait time included.
Mozio private van
Price
from €255.60
Time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Private van for groups and extra luggage, one fixed price for the whole vehicle.
Taxi
Price
Metered or quoted in advance (confirm before you go)
Time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
A long metered ride; agree a price with the driver or company before you start.
Ride-hailing
Price
Varies with demand
Time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Check the app price before you book.
Public transport
Price
Check the Rodalies fares page
Time
about 2.5-3 hours including the change (estimate)
What to know
No direct train: change at Barcelona Sants for a regional train towards Tarragona and the coast.
Rental car
Price
Varies by company
Time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Useful for exploring the Costa Dorada; check toll roads (AP-7) and parking at your hotel.
Which option is best for you?
Budget solo traveler
Best option
Public transport
Why
The train is the public transport option, but it needs a change at Sants, so check times on the Rodalies site.
Families with kids
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
A door-to-door ride for a long trip, with no change of transport with kids and luggage.
Groups or lots of luggage
Best option
Mozio private van
Why
One fixed price from €255.60 for a group, instead of splitting two taxis on a 110 km ride.
Business travelers
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Fixed price in advance, which matters on a long trip where a meter is hard to predict.
Late-night arrivals
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
A pre-booked driver covers late landings, when regional trains run less often.
First-time visitors
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
One booking and one driver for a long trip, with no change of train and no station to find with luggage.
Yes
Uber confirms pickups at Barcelona airport, and you can also hail a licensed taxi through the app. On 2026-11-09 the Uber website quoted about €123 (UberX) to €195 (Van) for the 100 km ride to PortAventura. Prices move with demand, so check the upfront price in the app before you land and compare it with a private transfer and the Plana bus.
Each option in detail
Mozio private transfer
Price
from €159.80
Typical time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
A private car for a small group with standard luggage. You see the full price before paying and it does not change with traffic or flight delays. Your driver takes you to your hotel in Salou, so you skip the transfer through Barcelona Sants and the regional train. Reference drop-off: Passeig Jaume I.
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Mozio private van
Price
from €255.60
Typical time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
The easy pick for groups, families and holiday luggage. One price for the whole van, split however you like, with the same 60 minutes of wait time.
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Taxi
Taxis wait outside both terminals, but a 110 km ride on the meter is a large and uncertain fare, and some drivers prefer to quote a price for intercity trips. We could not confirm an official tariff for this route. Ask for a quote before you start.
Price
Metered or quoted in advance (confirm before you go)
Typical time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Ride-hailing
Ride-hailing for an intercity trip like this is limited and often not offered. The price is shown in the app, so we do not quote a range.
Price
Varies with demand
Typical time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Public transport
The airport has a rail link on Rodalies line R2 Nord, with about one train every 30 minutes on weekdays according to the official line page. The line crosses Barcelona and calls at Barcelona Sants, where you change to a regional train south. We could not confirm the fare or the connection to the Salou area on an official page, so check the Rodalies fares page and timetable before you plan around it, and check which station is closest to your hotel.
Price
Check the Rodalies fares page
Typical time
about 2.5-3 hours including the change (estimate)
Rental car
Rental desks are at the airport. The AP-7 motorway is the fastest route and has tolls. A car makes sense if you plan to visit Tarragona or PortAventura, but check hotel parking before you book.
Price
Varies by company
Typical time
about 70 min depending on traffic (estimate)
- The Plana bus leaves from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals on the ground level. Check the timetable and fare on busplana.com before you book.
- The resort has its own Rodalies stop on lines R17 and RT2, but these trains start in Barcelona city, not at the airport.
- Bus arrival times are approximate and can be delayed in traffic, especially on Sunday and holiday afternoons.
- Ignore people offering rides inside the terminal. Use the taxi rank, the bus stop or your pre-booked driver.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Salou from Barcelona airport?
About 110 km (estimate), roughly 70 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Is there a direct train from Barcelona airport to Salou?
No. Change at Barcelona Sants for a regional train. Check Rodalies for current times.
Is there a bus from Barcelona airport to Salou?
We could not confirm a direct coach on an official page, so we do not list one. The train with a change at Sants and a private transfer are the options we can describe.
Is Uber available from Barcelona airport to Salou?
Intercity trips of this length are often not offered. Check the app.
How often do trains run from Barcelona airport?
The official Rodalies R2 Nord page lists about one train every 30 minutes on weekdays from the airport. Check the timetable for weekends and late evenings.
What happens if my flight is delayed and I've booked a Mozio transfer?
Your driver tracks your flight and adjusts the pickup time, at no extra cost. If your plans change, there is free cancellation up to 6 hours before pickup on most rides, and 60 minutes of wait time are included.
How we compiled this guide
Mozio prices are public prices from Mozio's booking system (lowest sedan and van rates for this route to Passeig Jaume I, checked 2026-11-10 for a 10 December 14:00 trip for 2 passengers). The R2 Nord service and frequency come from Rodalies de Catalunya, opened 2026-11-10. We could not confirm a Rodalies fare for this trip, any official coach service or an official taxi tariff, so none are quoted; times marked as estimates come from our own reading of the route. We have no measured ride-hailing price.
Last verified
November 10, 2026
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Flight tracked · Free cancellation up to 24 h · Instant confirmation · 24/7 support
