How to get from Madrid to Tarragona
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Tarragona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 44m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 425 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €45, on Wed, Sep 9.
425 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €135Checked Sep 8 | 4h 10m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €47Reading date not recorded | 4h 44m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €45Reading date not recorded | 6h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€135Checked Sep 84h 10m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€47Reading date not recorded4h 44m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€45Reading date not recorded6h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Tarragona: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Camp de Tarragonatrain
Renfe·2h 54m - 2Camp de Tarragona → Reus AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 3Reus Airport → TarragonabusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-Camp de Tarragona, Madrid-Valencia, Barcelona El Prat-Tarragona, Barcelona-TarragonaBook →Airport shuttle busCamp de Tarragona-Reus Airport, Reus Airport-TarragonaBook →
BlaBlaCar BusValencia-TarragonaBook →
VuelingMadrid–Barajas-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling, Air Europa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Tarragona works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Camp de Tarragona, about 2h 54m. Transfer in Camp de Tarragona and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Reus (35 min). Transfer in Reus and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Tarragona (35 min). In total it's roughly €47 over 4h 44m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Tarragona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Tarragona?
The most useful route takes about 4h 44m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Tarragona from Madrid?
About 425 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Tarragona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €45 to €96. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Tarragona?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling, Air Europa.
Can you get from Madrid to Tarragona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 27m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tarragona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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