How to travel from Tarragona to Málaga

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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 $28.

Distance: 429 miles (692 km)

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$117

Average price

Cheapest

$133

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$130

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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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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Málaga is a train with an average price of $117 (€93).

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

A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $130 (€104).

A train is $17 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $133 (€107).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 12h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tarragona and Málaga including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Tarragona to Málaga among Omio's users.

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from Tarragona to Málaga

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 483
    9:15 AM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:15 AMMalaga Airport
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 483
    9:15 AM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:15 AMMalaga Airport
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY2111
    9:10 AM1h45
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:55 AMMalaga Airport
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE03992
    4:17 PM6h30
    Camp de Tarragona
    10:47 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03304+iryo06208
    10:28 AM13h26
    Camp de Tarragona
    11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03062+iryo06118
    6:24 AM8h05
    Camp de Tarragona
    2:29 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $1661One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    6:30 PM14h00
    Tarragona
    8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    8:30 PM16h00
    Tarragona
    12:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    1:30 PM15h30
    Tarragona
    5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 3182
    8:55 PM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:45 PMMalaga Airport
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY2115
    7:15 AM1h45
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:00 AMMalaga Airport
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 3080
    4:10 PM1h45
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    5:55 PMMalaga Airport
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers

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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, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Málaga is a train with an average price of $117 (€93).

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

A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $130 (€104).

A train is $17 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $133 (€107).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 12h 33m.

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, flight, and train 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Málaga by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Málaga by flight.
  • 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:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Renfe AVLO.
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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