TRAVEL ADVICE
HOW TO ARRIVE AT Hotel SOL COSTA DAURADA
Avenida Paisos Catalans, 11, Tarragona, Salou, Spain
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3 Most Economical Ways
1 - Local Airport Bus from Reus Airport (REU)
Cost: ~€3–€4 per person
Operator: Empresa Plana (Bus Plana)
Where to Catch It: Exit the single arrivals terminal at Reus Airport; the Bus Plana stop is located right outside on the main curb.
Drop-off Stop: Avinguda Batlle Pere Molas (or Plaça Europa).
Walking Route to Hotel (~7–10 minutes / ~700m): Head south along Avinguda Batlle Pere Molas toward the main roundabout. Turn right onto Avinguda dels Països Catalans. Walk ~300 meters; Sol Costa Daurada will be on your right at #11.
How to Buy Tickets: Buy directly from the driver in cash (small bills/coins preferred) or on the bus before boarding.
Frequency: Departs roughly hourly between 9:00 AM and 11:25 PM, timed around incoming flight arrivals.
2 - Regional Train (Renfe) from Barcelona City
Cost: ~€7–€9 per person (one-way)
Operator: Renfe Rodalies / Regional Express (Line R17 direct, or Line R16 with a local transfer)
Departure Station: Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gràcia, or Estació de França.
Arrival Station: Salou - PortAventura Station. (Note: The old central Salou train station closed permanently—all trains now use this station).
Walking Route to Hotel (~10–12 minutes / ~900m): Exit the station onto Avinguda de Joan Fuster. Walk southwest along Av. de Joan Fuster until it intersects with Avinguda dels Països Catalans. Continue straight on Avinguda dels Països Catalans to #11.
How to Buy Tickets: At self-service ticket kiosks or staffed counters at Barcelona Sants. You do not need seat reservations in advance for regional R17/R16 trains.
Journey Time: ~1 hr 20 min on the train.
3 - Direct Express Coach (Empresa Plana) from Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Cost: ~€19–€23 per person
Operator: Empresa Plana (Bus Plana)
Where to Catch It: Terminal 1 (T1) Ground Floor (Planta 0), Interurban Bus Platforms 7, 8, and 9. Terminal 2 (T2) Interurban Bus stop outside Terminal T2B.
Drop-off Stop: Hotel Caribe / Av. Batlle Pere Molas stop or Salou - Plaça Europa.
Walking Route to Hotel (~8–10 minutes / ~800m): Walk south down Av. Batlle Pere Molas, take a right onto Avinguda dels Països Catalans, and walk 300 meters to the hotel entrance.
How to Buy Tickets: Purchase online in advance at empresaplana.cat or buy directly at the Bus Plana airport desk/driver.
Frequency: Departs roughly every 1 to 2 hours between 8:55 AM and 11:55 PM.
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3 Most Convenient Ways (Door-to-Door & Effortless)
1 - Pre-Booked Private Transfer
Cost: ~€110–€140 (from BCN) / ~€35–€50 (from REU)
Best For: Families, groups, or anyone traveling with heavy luggage.
How It Works: Drivers (via Suntransfers, Welcome Pickups, or Hoppa) meet you inside arrivals with a name sign, assist with luggage, and drive you straight to the Sol Costa Daurada front entrance.
Total Duration: ~1 hour from BCN / ~15 minutes from REU.
2 - Official Airport Taxi / Rideshare
Cost: ~€130–€160 (from BCN) / ~€35–€45 (from REU)
Best For: Maximum flexibility with zero advance planning.
How It Works: Step out of the terminal into the official taxi rank at BCN or REU. Cabify and Uber also operate out of BCN Airport.
Total Duration: ~1 hour from BCN / ~15 minutes from REU.
3 - Rental Car (Airport Pick-Up)
Cost: ~€25–€50/day (rental) + fuel/tolls (~€15) + hotel parking fee
Best For: Travelers planning to explore Tarragona, the Priorat wine region, or coastal beaches during their stay.
How It Works: Pick up your vehicle directly at BCN or REU terminals and take the AP-7 / C-32 highways. The hotel sits right off Avinguda dels Països Catalans and offers on-site parking.
Total Duration: ~1 hour drive from BCN.
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Important:
The Lambada On Fire organization is not responsible for any inconveniences, irregularities or changes in the schedules or terms and conditions for the travel options shown above.
Make sure you always check the actual options, schedules and terms and conditions before you start travelling and during your journey.