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 $27. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $53.

Distance: 263 miles (424 km)

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Flight

$54

Average price

Cheapest

$145

Average price

4h 23m

Average total duration

3h 53m

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4h 57m

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1h 57m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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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.

  • AVE03308
    02:33PM3h11
    Camp de Tarragona
    05:44PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $751One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    11:00AM8h00
    Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco
    07:00PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB428
    08:00AM1h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    09:25AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF OUIGO06610
    08:54PM2h54
    Camp de Tarragona
    11:48PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE09730
    01:24PM2h54
    Camp de Tarragona
    04:18PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe17505+iryo06210
    05:14PM6h38
    Tarragona station
    11:52PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    11:00AM8h15
    Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco
    07:15PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    11:00AM9h20
    Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco
    08:20PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    05:05PM7h15
    Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco
    12:20AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB402
    08:50AM1h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:15AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB426
    07:00AM1h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    08:25AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB408
    10:35AM1h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    12:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1531One-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 $27 (€22).

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

A train is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Madrid costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 13m.

The distance from Tarragona to Madrid is approximately 263 miles (424 km).
The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Madrid is:
  • Around 29 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 Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarragona to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife.
  • 11 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo, Renfe Viajeros.
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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