Hi Bro

       You will find all the info below also there is an app for your tablet or phone.

                            

http://www.hife.es/en/horarios/?max_data=31-05-2015&now_data=08-04-2015&calendar...


Prices and maps.

http://www.hife.es/en/horarios/?origen=BARCELONA%20AEROPORT&destino=TORTOSA&id=1...



ALCANAR-BARCELONA

    08:30 - BARCELONA
    08:35 - BARCELONA P.REIAL
    08:45 - BARCELONA AEROPORT
    10:30 - TORTOSA (PEAJE)
    10:35 - ALDEA,L'
    10:37 - ALDEA,L'(LïHOSTAL)
    10:40 - CAMPREDO C-42
    10:45 - TORTOSA
    10:45 - AMPOSTA
    11:00 - SANT CARLES DE LA RÁ
    11:10 - ALCANAR(PLATJA)
    11:15 - CASES D'ALCANAR,LES
    11:25 - ALCANAR

Where you can buy your tickets?

    Other ways to buy tickets:
    In HIFE tickets offices, by phone calling at 902 119 814, all days from 6:00am to 22:00pm and on the bus when the tickets office is closed.

Nice one people, thanks

When arriving into Barcelona airport at terminal 2,
you need to go outside, where you will see a bridge, where the buses are. Board a green shuttle bus, to Terminal 1.
That will drop you off at Arrivals.
Go down to the bus stops 7 - 12. This is where the Hife bus will be.
Fare from B'clona airport to Tortosa is 21.95 each way.
If doing regular trips, there are special deals.

I suppose the plus side for using the Bus would be that it only takes 2 hours to get from Tortosa to the airport (a lot quicker than the trains).Although if flying from Terminal 2 then the journey time increases a bit due to the shuttle connection. Also the last bus leaves Terminal 1 at 21.45,which is later than the last train to Tortosa from Sants.The fare when buying a return is around €33 Euros,so cheaper than the train. (I believe RENFE may now only sell day returns?) Of course if you have an OAP discount card,then your train tickets will be cheaper.
It would be much safer I bet.Not having to worry about Pick pockets at Sants.Although I suppose if you fell asleep on the bus journey,its possible some herbert may be on your bus & try his or her luck?  For older folks ,you would not have to worry about getting your case in the overhead luggage rack on the train,as buses load cases etc.. under the seating areas. You need (according to the HIFE website) to purchase your ticket at least 24 hours in advance of your intended return journey from the airport.I suppose this could be awkward if you suffer any air delays etc..  At least you can just turn up at the airport train station at any time & buy your ticket & get on the next train.
So I would say maybe better to travel up by bus (you will know exactly what time your bus needs to leave & buying on line with HIFE,I suppose is straight forward)  & return by train. major train delays have in the past nearly made me miss a flight! Only quick work from a barcelona cabbie saved my bacon.

Put the number of people in your party into the left hand side and it will give you the price, Times etc. 

http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/tarifas/index.html


Deals for party of 4.

http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/tarifas/tarifamesa.html

Train costs from L'Aldea(next station after Tortosa) are about 13.50 one way and about 26euros return. You have to change at either Barcelona Sants or Franca but if you bought a ticket at the station to the airport it's all the same ticket. Just change platform for the airport shuttle. It takes between 2.5 to 3hours. Seats are comfy. Toilets. Often elec sockets to recharge stuff. I'm a big fan. The airport shuttle is usually very busy is about the worst I can say about it and if there's a gap between the train and the shuttle there are plenty of shops and cafés in Barcelona Sants with free wifi at mcd's too. I understand the attraction of Tortosa direct to the airport but there's no journey time difference and the bus seems expensive in comparison. Oh and parking is plentiful,easy and free at L'Aldea station. I've left my vehicle for a week at a time with no problem as have other friends.
I await rebuttals from bus groupies.
Bruixot

No Rita. I was pick pocketed on the Barcelona Metro. Everyone gets robbed on the Metro even the locals.
Never had a problem on the trains or train stations. If I'm going to be wandering the streets of Barcelona or using the Metro I only carry cash and keep my photo id stashed very securely. Fool me once.  : )
Bruixot