How to travel from Tarragona to Madrid

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Compare train and flight for Tarragona to Madrid

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 train with prices starting from €22. 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 train costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €43.

Distance: 424 km

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Flight

€45

Average price

Cheapest

€117

Average price

4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

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30m

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4h 57m

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1h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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from Tarragona to Madrid

How to get from Tarragona to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Ouigo06610
08:54PM2h54
Camp de Tarragona
11:48PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ouigo06610
08:54PM2h54
Camp de Tarragona
11:48PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1008
08:30AM1h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport
09:55AMMadrid Barajas Airport
1291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Air EuropaUX7704
01:40PM1h30
Barcelona El Prat Airport
03:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
711One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX7706
11:50AM1h30
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
1151One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1010
06:25PM1h30
Barcelona El Prat Airport
07:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport
1291One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Tarragona and Madrid including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is a train with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Madrid:

A train is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 13m.

The Tarragona to Madrid distance is approximately 424 km.
The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Madrid is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Madrid as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarragona to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tarragona to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, BlaBlaCar, Renfe, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, Bus Plana, GetJet Airlines, Stobart Air to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, Hife to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarragona to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, BlaBlaCar, Renfe, iryo, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Stobart Air.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, Hife.
Omio customers who travel from Tarragona to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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