How to travel from Málaga to Tarragona

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Málaga to Tarragona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €50.

Distance: 429 miles (692 km)

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€127

Average price

€98

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Cheapest

€103

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5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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30m

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5h 3m

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2h 3m

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19h 25m

Average total duration

18h 55m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Málaga to Tarragona

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

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

AlsaNormal
09:30PM13h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:00AMTarragona
$1381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Vueling AirlinesVY2126
11:00PM1h30
Malaga Airport
12:30AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2126
11:00PM1h30
Malaga Airport
12:30AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1211One-way
0 transfers

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AlsaNormal
01:00AM15h20
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
04:20PMTarragona
$1381One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
04:00PM13h40
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
05:40AMTarragona
$1391One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
03:00PM14h40
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
05:40AMTarragona
$1391One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW2537 · EW2520
09:50AM9h15
Malaga Airport
07:05PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$2261One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1139 · TP1032
06:00AM5h45
Malaga Airport
11:45AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$3031One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1139 · TP1034
06:00AM7h45
Malaga Airport
01:45PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$3031One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga 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 Málaga to Tarragona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Tarragona including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Tarragona is a flight with an average price of $40 (€32).

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

A flight is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average $62 (€50).

A flight is $83 (€66) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average $123 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Tarragona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 21m.

Bus takes on average 13h 30m.

The distance from Málaga to Tarragona is approximately 429 miles (692 km).
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Tarragona is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Tarragona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Tarragona.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port de Tanger Med and arrive in Port of Barcelona.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Tarragona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, iryo to go to Tarragona by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Tarragona by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Air Europa to go to Tarragona by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with AVE.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Tarragona often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Zaragoza, El Prat de Llobregat. 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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