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Compare 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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $102 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $149 (€123).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal10:45 PM7h05Tarragona5:50 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal10:45 PM7h05Tarragona5:50 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB4249:30 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport10:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
Other options
062109:01 PM2h51Camp de Tarragona11:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$751One-way0 transfers- 033108:34 PM3h10Camp de Tarragona11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$761One-way0 transfers
17501+0619010:14 AM11h56Tarragona station10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$991One-way1 transfer
- Normal10:45 PM7h20Tarragona6:05 AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$601One-way0 transfers
- IB40810:35 AM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport12:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1761One-way0 transfers
- IB4121:35 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport3:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2491One-way0 transfers
- IB4267:00 AM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Madrid:
A train is $102 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $149 (€123).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 30 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 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 AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- 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.
- 11 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines.
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