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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 bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €54.
Distance: 424 km
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€82 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €196 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Tarragona
Travel to Tarragona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Tarragona.
There are 2 travel options to Tarragona from Madrid. You can take a train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Tarragona from Madrid is by taking a flight, which costs on average €22.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Tarragona:
Taking a flight costs less than taking a coach, which costs on average for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs €3 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €25.
The quickest way to travel to Tarragona from Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Tarragona by train takes 2 h 14 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 424 km from Madrid to Tarragona.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Tarragona is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- 24 flights a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Madrid to Tarragona as scheduled services by train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Tarragona:
- Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly leave from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and tend to arrive in Tarragona.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Tarragona:
- Alsa can take you to Tarragona by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Alsa from Madrid to Tarragona for €47.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia or Air Europa for flights to Tarragona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Iberia Madrid to Tarragona tickets on Omio for €22.
- Travel with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe AVE INT or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Tarragona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for iryo Madrid to Tarragona tickets on Omio for €23.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct coaches per day with Alsa.
- 13 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines or Air Europa.
- Direct train available with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe AVLO, Renfe AVE INT or Renfe Viajeros 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Tarragona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Tarragona.
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