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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarifa to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €45.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€224 Average price | €80 Average price Cheapest | €245 Average price |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Tarifa to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Tarifa to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Tarifa to Madrid
Travel to Madrid 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 Tarifa to Madrid.

You can get from Tarifa to Madrid 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Tarifa is by taking a train, which costs on average $25 (€22).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Tarifa to Madrid:
Taking a train costs $36 (€33) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $61 (€55) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $11 (€10) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $36 (€32) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Tarifa and Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 10 h 20 min.
Train takes 5 h 15 min on average.
The Tarifa to Madrid distance is around 321 miles (517 km).
The average frequency per day from Tarifa to Madrid is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 3 flights per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Tarifa and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarifa to Madrid:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Tarifa to Madrid:
- You can travel to Madrid from Tarifa by bus with Avanza or Transportes Generales Comes. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $61 (€55) with Transportes Generales Comes from Tarifa to Madrid.
- You can travel between Tarifa and Madrid by flight with Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Iberia or Vueling Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $36 (€32) with Iberia from Tarifa to Madrid.
- You can take a train from Tarifa to Madrid with Renfe Intercity or Renfe ALVIA. Cheap tickets can be found for $25 (€22) with Renfe Intercity from Tarifa to Madrid.
Yes, there are direct routes from Tarifa to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Madrid with.
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to Madrid with Iberia.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Madrid with Renfe ALVIA.
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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