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Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Cheapest

$36

Average

$41

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

11:20PM5h30

Madrid

04:50AMTarragona

$361One-way

0 transfers

12:30PM5h40

Madrid

06:10PMTarragona

$371One-way

0 transfers

02:20AM5h40

Madrid

08:00AMTarragona

$371One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM6h10

Madrid

04:10PMTarragona

$391One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:15AM9h05

Madrid

10:20AMTarragona

$571One-way

1 transfer

Madrid to Tarragona bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Alsa	12:14AM Madrid	10h06	10:20AM Tarragona	1 transfer
Alsa	01:00AM Madrid	9h20	10:20AM Tarragona	1 transfer
Alsa	01:15AM Madrid	9h05	10:20AM Tarragona	1 transfer
Alsa	08:00AM Madrid	9h30	05:30PM Tarragona	1 transfer
Alsa	08:15AM Madrid	9h15	05:30PM Tarragona	1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Madrid to Tarragona?

The best time to book your bus from Madrid to Tarragona is 35 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Madrid to Tarragona route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Tarragona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Madrid to Tarragona.

Buses

from $36

Trains

from $47

Flights

from $105

Bus times from Madrid to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

9 h 5 m

Average

9 h 27 m

Buses per day

Distance

424 km

It's difficult to get from Madrid to Tarragona without transferring at least once.

Fastest

01:15AM9h05

Madrid

10:20AMTarragona

$571One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

08:15AM9h15

Madrid

05:30PMTarragona

$571One-way

1 transfer

01:00AM9h20

Madrid

10:20AMTarragona

$571One-way

1 transfer

08:00AM9h30

Madrid

05:30PMTarragona

$571One-way

1 transfer

12:14AM10h06

Madrid

10:20AMTarragona

$571One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Madrid to Tarragona

Distance	263 miles (424 km)
Average bus duration	6 h 35 min
Average bus ticket price	$54 (€47)
Bus frequency	1 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
Bus providers	Alsa or Hife

Buses from Madrid to Tarragona cover the 263 miles (424 km) long route taking on average 6 h 35 min with our travel partners like Alsa or Hife. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $54 (€47), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $54 (€47). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and arrive in Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco).

Bus providers: Alsa and BlaBlaCar from Madrid to Tarragona

Alsa and BlaBlaCar will get you from Madrid to Tarragona at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Tarragona

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Tarragona with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Tarragona.

Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Tarragona can start from as little as $54 (€47) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Madrid to Tarragona is $54 (€47); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Madrid to Tarragona is 6 h 35 min to travel the 263 mile (424 km) long route, with around there is 1 bus per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Madrid to Tarragona leaves at 10: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Madrid to Tarragona leaves at 9: 15 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid to Tarragona without having to change trains with Alsa or Hife. There is 1 direct bus from Madrid to Tarragona each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Madrid to Tarragona you can take a bus with Alsa or Hife. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services between Madrid and Tarragona on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Madrid, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Avenida de América. When arriving in Tarragona, you can end your trip in bus stations like Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco) and Tarragona.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, which is located around 9.7 miles (15.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco), located 0.6 miles (943 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Madrid to Tarragona is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Tarragona including taking a train, bus or flight.