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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Madrid 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 57m. 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 €61.
Distance: 424 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€73 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €184 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Tarragona to Madrid
Travel to Madrid 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 Tarragona to Madrid.
There are 2 travel options from Tarragona to Madrid: train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Madrid is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €19 compared to other travel options to Madrid:
A train is less than a coach with an average ticket price of from Tarragona to Madrid.
A train is €2 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average €21.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Tarragona is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2 h 22 min.
You should expect to travel around 424 km from Tarragona to Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Madrid is:
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Tarragona to Madrid 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 when travelling from Tarragona to Madrid:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
- Most travellers board their train from Tarragona and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Tarragona to Madrid:
- You can go to Madrid from Tarragona by coach with Alsa. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €47 with Alsa from Tarragona to Madrid on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Tarragona to Madrid with Iberia, Vueling Airlines or Air Europa. Cheap tickets can be found for €21 with Iberia from Tarragona to Madrid.
- You can go to Madrid from Tarragona by train with AVE, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo, iryo or Renfe Viajeros. You'll see cheap train tickets for €19 with Ouigo from Tarragona to Madrid on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarragona to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Alsa with 4 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flight available with Iberia, Vueling Airlines or Air Europa 13 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with AVE, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo or Renfe Viajeros 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Tarragona and Madrid.
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