The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Tarragona
Cheapest price on Sep 07
€34
Average ticket price on Sep 07
€65
Fastest journey on Sep 07
2 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
2 h 33 m
Trains on Sep 07
19
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Tarragona will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 19 trains from Madrid to Tarragona, including 15 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
033097:34 PM3h03Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:37 PMCamp de Tarragona€341One-way0 transfers
031836:27 PM2h41Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:08 PMCamp de Tarragona€341One-way0 transfers
061816:32 PM2h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:00 PMCamp de Tarragona€351One-way0 transfers
060157:29 PM2h40Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:09 PMCamp de Tarragona€351One-way0 transfers
062616:09 AM2h41Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:50 AMCamp de Tarragona€351One-way0 transfers
033016:16 AM2h27Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:43 AMCamp de Tarragona€901One-way0 transfers
061816:32 PM2h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:00 PMCamp de Tarragona€351One-way0 transfers
030918:57 AM2h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:25 AMCamp de Tarragona€671One-way0 transfers
060157:29 PM2h40Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:09 PMCamp de Tarragona€351One-way0 transfers
062616:09 AM2h41Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:50 AMCamp de Tarragona€351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €97.
Distance: 424 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €97 Average price | €91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Tarragona:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Tarragona costing on average €53.
A train is €52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Tarragona costing on average €97.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Live departures
Madrid to Tarragona train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Tarragona trains for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03073 | On time 7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h01 | 10:28 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03083 | On time 8:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h42 | 11:09 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03093 | Delayed 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h54 | 10:21 AM 10:21 AMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
06501 | Delayed 9:31 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h44 | 10:15 AM 10:15 AMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
06011 | Delayed 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h42 | 10:39 AM 10:39 AMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
06011+ 17056 | On time 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h27 | 8:24 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
06111+ 17056 | On time 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h02 | 8:24 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03113 | On time 11:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h01 | 2:28 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
06121+ 17056 | On time 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h02 | 8:24 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
06021 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h45 | 5:27 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03305 | Delayed 3:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 4:29 PM 4:29 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03163 | Delayed 4:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h42 | 5:09 PM 5:09 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03373 | 5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h59 | 8:26 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03183 | On time 6:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h41 | 9:08 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
06181 | Delayed 6:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h28 | 7:00 PM 7:00 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03191 | Delayed 6:51 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h27 | 7:18 PM 7:18 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
06015 | 7:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h40 | 10:09 PM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
03309 | Delayed 7:34 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h03 | 8:37 PM 8:37 PMCamp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 7 | |||||
06261 | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h41 | 8:50 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
06261+ 17050 | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h45 | 3:54 PM Tarragona station | 1 transfer | |
03301 | 6:16 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h27 | 8:43 AM Camp de Tarragona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Tarragona
Trains from Madrid to Tarragona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 424 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 424 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 9:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Tarragona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Tarragona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Tarragona
Most Madrid to Tarragona trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp de Tarragona station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Tarragona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Madrid station do trains to Tarragona leave from?
Getting to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from Madrid city centre
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train station facilities and services
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
Which Tarragona station do trains from Madrid arrive at?
Getting to Camp de Tarragona from Tarragona city centre
Camp de Tarragona is 1 km from Tarragona city centre. Public transport options include:
Camp de Tarragona train station facilities and services
Camp de Tarragona has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: MÁSCOSAS Cafe pans, Cafe Pans
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15, Sun: 06:30 - 23:15.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Camp de Tarragona: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Camp de Tarragona: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Camp de Tarragona: The station is fully accessible, including step-free access, handicapped restrooms, and adapted elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Chilliman & Mas Miro Biofarm, Hotel Peralta, H10 Imperial Tarraco.
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