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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $108 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 |
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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 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).
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
033108:34 PM3h10Camp de Tarragona11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
033108:34 PM3h10Camp de Tarragona11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB4228:05 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport9:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
Other options
030828:33 AM3h11Camp de Tarragona11:44 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$541One-way0 transfers
0332212:33 PM3h11Camp de Tarragona3:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$681One-way0 transfers
066108:54 PM2h54Camp de Tarragona11:48 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$711One-way0 transfers
Normal1:45 PM6h45Tarragona8:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$601One-way0 transfers
Normal10:45 PM7h05Tarragona5:50 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$601One-way0 transfers
Normal1:45 PM7h05Tarragona8:50 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$601One-way0 transfers
UX77088:30 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1621One-way0 transfers
IB4206:55 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport8:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
IB4249:10 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport10:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
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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).
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 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.
- 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.
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