How to travel from Tarragona to Madrid

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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 $55.

Distance: 263 miles (424 km)

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Driving

$47

Average price

Cheapest

$148

Average price

$108

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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30m

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4h 57m

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Fastest

1h 57m

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3h 0m

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5h 41m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is a train with an average price of $47 (€39).

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

A train is $101 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $148 (€123).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 18m.

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Tarragona and Madrid including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Tarragona to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Tarragona to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AVE03310
    8:34 PM3h10
    Camp de Tarragona
    11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AVE03310
    8:34 PM3h10
    Camp de Tarragona
    11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB422
    8:05 PM1h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE03082
    8:33 AM3h11
    Camp de Tarragona
    11:44 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03322
    12:33 PM3h11
    Camp de Tarragona
    3:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF OUIGO06610
    8:54 PM2h54
    Camp de Tarragona
    11:48 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • HifeNormal
    1:45 PM6h45
    Tarragona
    8:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • HifeNormal
    10:45 PM7h05
    Tarragona
    5:50 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • HifeNormal
    1:45 PM7h05
    Tarragona
    8:50 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX7708
    8:30 PM1h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1621One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB420
    6:55 PM1h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1741One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB424
    9:10 PM1h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1741One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Tarragona to Madrid

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
There are 2 options to travel between Tarragona and Madrid including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is a train with an average price of $47 (€39).

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

A train is $101 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $148 (€123).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 18m.

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

The distance from Tarragona to Madrid is approximately 263 miles (424 km).
The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Madrid is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarragona to Madrid:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tarragona to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarragona to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife.
Omio customers who travel from Tarragona to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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