How to travel from Tarragona to Madrid

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Travel Information between Tarragona and Madrid

distanceDistance263 miles (424 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$5 - $54
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 2 h 21 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $34 (€29) • 1 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Vueling Airlines or AVE

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 263 miles (424 km) from Tarragona to Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Vueling Airlines or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Tarragona to Madrid.

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from Tarragona to Madrid

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

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flight

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

Iberia
09:45AM1h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
11:10AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$621One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Hife
11:00AM9h35
Tarragona
08:35PMMadrid
$461One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Iberia
09:45AM1h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
11:10AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$621One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS
10:11AM7h58
Tarragona station
06:09PMMadrid Chamartín
$491One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVE
08:06AM2h04
Camp de Tarragona
10:10AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$721One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO
10:34AM2h43
Camp de Tarragona
01:17PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$821One-way
0 transfers
Hife
11:00AM10h05
Tarragona
09:05PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$461One-way
1 transfer
Hife
11:00AM9h20
Tarragona
08:20PMMadrid
$561One-way
1 transfer
Iberia
09:15AM1h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
10:40AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$621One-way
0 transfers
Air Europa
11:50AM1h30
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
01:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$681One-way
0 transfers
Iberia
08:45AM1h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
10:10AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$741One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel to Madrid from Tarragona with Hife, Air Europa and Vueling Airlines. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains between Tarragona and Madrid. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.

      Air Europa is Spain's 3rd most popular airline with flights around Europe and the rest of the world and a choice between Economy or Business fares for your travel to Madrid from Tarragona.

        FAQs: Travel from Tarragona to Madrid

        FAQs: 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 Tarragona to Madrid.
        FAQs

        You can get to Madrid from Tarragona 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Tarragona is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

        A train is $49 (€43) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $54 (€47) from Tarragona to Madrid.

        Taking a train costs $29 (€25) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $34 (€29) for the same trip.

        The fastest way from Tarragona to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:

        Getting to Madrid by bus takes 7 h on average.

        Getting to Madrid by train takes 2 h 21 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 263 miles (424 km) between Tarragona and Madrid.

        The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Madrid is:

        • 1 bus a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Tarragona to 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 Tarragona to Madrid:

        • Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
        • Trains mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.

        The following travel companies offer services from Tarragona to Madrid:

        • Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Hife can take you to Madrid by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Tarragona to Madrid for $54 (€47).
        • Vueling Airlines, Iberia or Air Europa can get you to Madrid by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air Europa from Tarragona to Madrid for $34 (€29) on Omio.
        • AVE, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO or Renfe AVE INT can take you to Madrid by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe Regional Exprés from Tarragona to Madrid for $5 (€4).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Tarragona to Madrid with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Madrid with Alsa.

        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 route.

        Your trip from Tarragona to Madrid doesn't have to end in Madrid. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. If you’d like to add Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris to your Tarragona to Madrid tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Madrid today!
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