How to Travel from
Madrid to Tarragona
by Plane, Train, Bus, Route or Car
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Tarragona
Composite routes from Madrid to Tarragona
Cheapest
5 h 19 min
Car
544 km.
from $29
Other
4 h 55 min
Plane, Train
424 km.
from $106.30
10 h 35 min
424 km.
from $74.39
Route Navigator Madrid - Tarragona
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Calle del Pozo
Calle del Pozo, 73 м
73 м
Turn left onto Calle de la Cruz
Calle de la Cruz, 56 м
56 м
Turn right onto Carrera de San Jerónimo
Carrera de San Jerónimo, 1 km 542 м
1 km 542 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo
Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, 49 м
49 м
Keep left onto Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo and drive toward Plaza de las Cortes, Museo Thyssen
Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, Plaza de las Cortes, Museo Thyssen, 46 м
46 м
Turn slight left onto Paseo del Prado
Paseo del Prado, 433 м
433 м
Keep right onto Calle de Alcalá
Calle de Alcalá, 50 м
50 м
Keep right onto Calle de Alcalá
Calle de Alcalá, 1 km 653 м
1 km 653 м
Keep left onto Calle de Alcalá
Calle de Alcalá, 90 м
90 м
Keep left onto Calle de Alcalá
Calle de Alcalá, 1 km 831 м
1 km 831 м
Continue onto Calle de Alcalá
Calle de Alcalá, 6 km 400 м
6 km 400 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Calle de Alcalá
Calle de Alcalá, 112 м
112 м
Continue onto Calle de Alcalá
Calle de Alcalá, 29 м
29 м
Keep left
140 km 137 м
140 km 137 м
Keep left onto A-2 and take A-2 toward Calatayud, Zaragoza, Barcelona
Calatayud, Zaragoza, Barcelona, A-2, 354 km 628 м
354 km 628 м
Keep right onto AP-2 and drive toward Montblanc, l'Espluga de Francolí
Montblanc, l'Espluga de Francolí, 1 km 179 м
1 km 179 м
At roundabout, take exit 4
5 km 953 м
5 km 953 м
Keep left onto Carretera Bilbao - Tarragona
Carretera Bilbao - Tarragona, 26 km 809 м
26 km 809 м
Keep right and take AP-7 toward Barcelona, València
Barcelona, València, AP-7, 330 м
330 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
367 м
367 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
338 м
338 м
Keep right toward N-240
N-240, 2 km 975 м
2 km 975 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avinguda d'Andorra
Avinguda d'Andorra, 259 м
259 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avinguda del Principat d'Andorra
Avinguda del Principat d'Andorra, 410 м
410 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Rambla Nova
Rambla Nova, 481 м
481 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rambla Nova
Rambla Nova, 84 м
84 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Vueling Airlines
Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$189.87
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$291.13
Air Europa
Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18
Iberia
Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$189.87
Royal Jordanian
Website:
rj.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55
Train operators
Renfe Viajeros
Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Camp
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Tarragona
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28
Renfe AVE
Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Camp
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
iryo
Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Camp
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$34.18
Ouigo
Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Camp
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13
Bus operators
ALSA
Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tarragona
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Avanza Grupo
Phone:
+34 91 272 28 32
Email:
info.LD@avanzagrupo.com
Website:
avanzabus.com/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$24.05
Autocares Grupo Samar
Phone:
+34 984 689 912
Email:
atencionalusuario@samar.es
Website:
samar.es/
Bus from Cuenca to Tarragona
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62
Other operators
BlaBlaCar.es
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Madrid to Tarragone
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.58
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tarragona?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tarragona is to rideshare which costs $29.70 and takes 6h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Tarragona?
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Tarragona is to train via Estació del Camp de Tarragona which takes 3h 24m and costs $21.74 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Tarragona?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Tarragona. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
Is there a direct train between Madrid and Tarragona?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Tarragona. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
How far is it from Madrid to Tarragona?
The distance between Madrid and Tarragona is 539 km. The road distance is 544.3 km.
How do I travel from Madrid to Tarragona without a car?
The best way to get from Madrid to Tarragona without a car is to train via Estació del Camp de Tarragona which takes 3h 24m and costs $21.74 - $76.09 .
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Tarragona?
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Madrid to Tarragona, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Madrid to Tarragona bus from?
Madrid to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Where do I catch the Madrid to Tarragona train from?
Madrid to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Train or bus from Madrid to Tarragona?
The best way to get from Madrid to Tarragona is to train via Estació del Camp de Tarragona which takes 3h 24m and costs $21.74 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 6h 50m.
Where does the Madrid to Tarragona bus arrive?
Madrid to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Tarragona station.
Where does the Madrid to Tarragona train arrive?
Madrid to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Tarragona station.
Can I drive from Madrid to Tarragona?
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Tarragona is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Madrid to Tarragona.
How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Tarragona?
Book your Madrid to Tarragona train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Tarragona?
Book your Madrid to Tarragona bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Tarragona?
There are 3537+ hotels available in Tarragona. Prices start at $31.80 per night.
Can I share a ride from Madrid to Tarragona?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Tarragona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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