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Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
A major Tarragona museum interpreting Roman life in ancient Tarraco through sculptures, mosaics, and finds from the UNESCO-listed archaeological ensemble.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€27
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€36
Fastest journey on Aug 29
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
5 h 48 m
Buses on Aug 29
5
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Port Aventura is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Port Aventura will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 5 buses from Madrid to Port Aventura, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Port Aventura among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 €52, while a flight costs an average of €242.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €242 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Port Aventura:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Port Aventura costing on average €52.
A bus is €224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Port Aventura costing on average €242.
Other travel options to Port Aventura take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €66. The journey takes 7h 36m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €31 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Port Aventura buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 PM Madrid | 5h40 | 12:40 AM Port Aventura | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Madrid | 5h50 | 12:20 PM Port Aventura | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Madrid | 5h50 | 12:50 PM Port Aventura | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Madrid | 6h10 | 10:10 PM Port Aventura | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Madrid | 5h40 | 9:40 PM Port Aventura | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Port Aventura run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 16:45. The fastest bus covers the 258 miles (416 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 4:45 PM |
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