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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$117 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $130 Average price |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
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How to get from Tarragona to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 4839:15 AM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport11:15 AMMalaga Airport$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 4839:15 AM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport11:15 AMMalaga Airport$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY21119:10 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport10:55 AMMalaga Airport$1241One-way0 transfers
Other options
039924:17 PM6h30Camp de Tarragona10:47 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1281One-way0 transfers
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0620810:28 AM13h26Camp de Tarragona11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1491One-way1 transfer
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061186:24 AM8h05Camp de Tarragona2:29 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1661One-way1 transfer
Normal6:30 PM14h00Tarragona8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1451One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal8:30 PM16h00Tarragona12:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1451One-way1 transfer
Normal1:30 PM15h30Tarragona5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1451One-way0 transfers
FR 31828:55 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:45 PMMalaga Airport$1001One-way0 transfers
VY21157:15 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport9:00 AMMalaga Airport$1241One-way0 transfers
FR 30804:10 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport5:55 PMMalaga Airport$1341One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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