- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
€63
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
10 h 42 m
Average duration
11 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tortosa to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tortosa to Madrid will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €63.
It's difficult to get from Tortosa to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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06163Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tortosa to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, and a flight costs an average of €39.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€63 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tortosa to Madrid:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tortosa to Madrid costing on average €63.
A bus is €10 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tortosa to Madrid costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (3h 39m by train vs 5h 32m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€63 vs €75). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Tortosa to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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14018+ 05951+ 06163 | On time 6:35 AM Tortosa station | 11h33 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
14018+ 05951 | On time 6:35 AM Tortosa station | 10h42 | 5:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
14018+ 05951+ 05155 | Delayed 6:35 AM Tortosa station | 11h03 | 3:38 PM 3:38 PMMadrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Tortosa to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €63 but you can travel from only €39 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 16:45. The fastest train covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 9h 37m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €63 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 37m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 4:45 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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