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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Salou
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Salou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 Madrid to Salou:
A train is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Salou costing on average $126 (€104).
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
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How to get from Madrid to Salou by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Salou is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
065019:31 AM2h44Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:15 PMCamp de Tarragona$611One-way0 transfers
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065019:31 AM2h44Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:15 PMCamp de Tarragona$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB4237:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
Other options
060119:57 AM2h42Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:39 PMCamp de Tarragona$681One-way0 transfers
060212:42 PM2h45Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:27 PMCamp de Tarragona$691One-way0 transfers
060157:29 PM2h40Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:09 PMCamp de Tarragona$841One-way0 transfers
Normal12:45 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:20 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses$621One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América8:20 PMSalou, Estación de Autobuses$621One-way0 transfers
IB4258:00 PM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport9:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
UX77017:30 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport8:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1461One-way0 transfers
IB4037:05 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Salou:
A train is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Salou costing on average $126 (€104).
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Salou as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Salou, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Salou by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia Express, GetJet Airlines to go to Salou by flight.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe to go to Salou by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia Express, GetJet Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe.
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