How to travel from Tarragona to Málaga

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tarragona to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 429 miles (692 km)

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$115

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$131

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$128

Average price

6h 7m

Average total duration

5h 37m

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30m

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5h 50m

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2h 50m

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3h 0m

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13h 3m

Average total duration

12h 33m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Tarragona to Málaga

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

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

AlsaNormal
06:30PM14h00
Tarragona
08:30AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
06:30PM14h00
Tarragona
08:30AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2111
09:00AM1h40
Barcelona El Prat Airport
10:40AMMalaga Airport
$3021One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal · Normal
08:30PM16h00
Tarragona
12:30PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1351One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
01:30PM15h30
Tarragona
05:00AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1331One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
02:25AM18h36
Tarragona
09:01PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1331One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX7702 · UX5031
02:40PM8h15
Barcelona El Prat Airport
10:55PMMalaga Airport
$2221One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX7706 · UX5031
11:50AM11h05
Barcelona El Prat Airport
10:55PMMalaga Airport
$2221One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX7704 · UX5031
10:10AM12h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport
10:55PMMalaga Airport
$2221One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Tarragona to Málaga

Travel to Málaga 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 Málaga.

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There are 3 options to travel between Tarragona and Málaga including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Málaga is a flight with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A flight is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $56 (€45).

A flight is $94 (€76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $121 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 46m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

The distance from Tarragona to Málaga is approximately 429 miles (692 km).
The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Málaga is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Málaga as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarragona to Málaga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tarragona to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Málaga by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Málaga by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarragona to Málaga with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Renfe AVLO.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Tarragona to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.
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