4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €285.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€46 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price | €285 Average price | €139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 0m Average total duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Tarragona
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Tarragona:
A train is €66 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average €112.
A train is €240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average €285.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 18h 0m.
The journey is about 3h 1m faster (5h 41m by train vs 8h 42m by car) and roughly €94 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€46 vs €139). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Tarragona
How to get from Málaga to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Tarragona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
OS452 · OS4051:40 PM 6h05 Malaga Airport 7:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €90 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- OS452 · OS405
1:40 PM 6h05 Malaga Airport 7:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €90 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 4826:00 PM 1h35 Malaga Airport 7:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €201 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Normal
1:00 AM 15h20 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 4:20 PM Tarragona €101 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
3:00 PM 14h40 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 5:40 AM Tarragona €102 1 One-way 1 transfer
LX2115 · LX19504:20 PM 6h40 Malaga Airport 11:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €93 1 One-way 1 transfer- LX1950+
LX21111:10 PM 9h50 Malaga Airport 11:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €93 1 One-way 1 transfer 
LH1149 · LH11361:10 PM 6h45 Malaga Airport 7:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €127 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Tarragona:
A train is €66 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average €112.
A train is €240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Tarragona costing on average €285.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 18h 0m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, Iberia Express, Avion Express Malta, BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane, British Airways to go to Tarragona by flight.
- Travel with AVE, iryo to go to Tarragona by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 10 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
Travelling from Málaga to Tarragona: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
