How to travel from Málaga to Tarragona

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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 train costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $31.

Distance: 429 miles (692 km)

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$126

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$130

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$127

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5h 56m

Average total duration

5h 26m

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30m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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19h 25m

Average total duration

18h 55m

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30m

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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
$1211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
09:30PM13h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:00AMTarragona
$1211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2116
04:40PM1h35
Malaga Airport
06:15PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal · Normal
03:00PM14h40
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
05:40AMTarragona
$1221One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY2122
01:15PM1h40
Malaga Airport
02:55PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1731One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY2112
07:20PM1h35
Malaga Airport
08:55PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$2091One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 482
03:00PM1h40
Malaga Airport
04:40PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$2291One-way
0 transfers

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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, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Tarragona is a flight with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A flight is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average $56 (€45).

A flight is $76 (€62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average $107 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Tarragona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

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 27 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, train, and flight 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 Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Tarragona by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo to go to Tarragona by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Tarragona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Tarragona with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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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