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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 $46, and a bus costs an average of $118.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$92 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $129 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Málaga:
A train is $35 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $127 (€105).
A train is $37 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $129 (€107).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 34m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
039924:17 PM6h30Camp de Tarragona10:47 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1071One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
039924:17 PM6h30Camp de Tarragona10:47 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1071One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY211712:05 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport1:50 PMMalaga Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
Other options
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0620812:33 PM11h21Camp de Tarragona11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1281One-way1 transfer
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062081:24 PM10h30Camp de Tarragona11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1681One-way1 transfer
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061688:33 AM11h23Camp de Tarragona7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1731One-way1 transfer
Normal6:30 PM14h00Tarragona8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1221One-way0 transfers
Normal1:30 PM15h30Tarragona5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1221One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal2:25 AM18h36Tarragona9:01 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1221One-way1 transfer
VY212510:25 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport12:10 AMMalaga Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
VY21232:10 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport3:55 PMMalaga Airport$1371One-way0 transfers
VY21157:15 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport9:00 AMMalaga Airport$1371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Málaga:
A train is $35 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $127 (€105).
A train is $37 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $129 (€107).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 34m.
- Around 27 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, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Málaga by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
- 11 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia.
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