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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tarragona to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $113 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Madrid:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $65 (€53).
A train is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 21m faster (4h 20m by train vs 5h 41m by car) and roughly $57 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($55 (€44) vs $112 (€91)). 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 Tarragona to Madrid
How to get from Tarragona to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 033108:34 PM3h10Camp de Tarragona11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 033108:34 PM3h10Camp de Tarragona11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB4121:35 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport3:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
066108:54 PM2h54Camp de Tarragona11:48 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$431One-way0 transfers
0602011:51 AM2h51Camp de Tarragona2:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$451One-way0 transfers- 060129:19 AM2h57Camp de Tarragona12:16 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$451One-way0 transfers
Normal1:45 PM6h45Tarragona8:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$611One-way0 transfers- Normal1:45 PM7h05Tarragona8:50 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$611One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:45 PM7h05Tarragona5:50 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$611One-way0 transfers
UX77088:00 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport9:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$701One-way0 transfers- IB41012:50 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport2:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$721One-way0 transfers
- UX770611:50 AM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport1:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Madrid:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $65 (€53).
A train is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines.
- 11 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe.
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