How to travel from Madrid to Tarragona

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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Tarragona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $32.

Distance: 263 miles (424 km)

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Flight

$57

Average price

Cheapest

$137

Average price

3h 32m

Average total duration

3h 2m

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30m

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4h 41m

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1h 41m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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Ouigo

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Madrid to Tarragona

How to get from Madrid to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Tarragona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AVE03073
07:27AM3h01
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:28AMCamp de Tarragona
$531One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AVE03301
06:16AM2h27
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
08:43AMCamp de Tarragona
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1007
10:40AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AVE03091
08:57AM2h28
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
11:25AMCamp de Tarragona
$531One-way
0 transfers
Ouigo06501
09:31AM2h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
12:16PMCamp de Tarragona
$671One-way
0 transfers
AVE03093
09:27AM2h54
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
12:21PMCamp de Tarragona
$801One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX7709
12:50PM1h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
02:10PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1641One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX6079 · UX6102
05:05PM4h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:10PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1621One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX6067 · UX6102
02:35PM6h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:10PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1621One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Tarragona

Travel to Tarragona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Tarragona.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Tarragona including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Tarragona is a flight with an average price of $32 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Tarragona:

A flight is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Tarragona costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Tarragona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 4m.

The distance from Madrid to Tarragona is approximately 263 miles (424 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Tarragona is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Tarragona as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Tarragona:
  • 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 Tarragona.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Tarragona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Tarragona by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Stobart Air to go to Tarragona by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife to go to Tarragona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Stobart Air.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Tarragona often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, El Prat de Llobregat, Salou. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tarragona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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