How to get from Tarragona to Madrid
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 Tarragona to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 40m by bus, train, 1 transfer. 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 €33, on Tue, Sep 8.
425 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Sep 8 | 3h 58m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €47Reading date not recorded | 5h2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Sep 83h 58m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€47Reading date not recorded5h · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Tarragona to Madrid: 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.
- 1Tarragona → Valenciabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 20m - 2Valencia → Madridtrain
Renfe·2h 05m
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
BlaBlaCar BusTarragona-Valencia, Valencia-Madrid BarajasBook →RenfeValencia-Madrid, Tarragona-Barcelona El Prat, Camp de Tarragona-MadridBook →
Air EuropaBarcelona El Prat-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busTarragona-Reus Airport, Reus Airport-Camp de TarragonaBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe, Air Europa, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Tarragona to Madrid works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Tarragona to Valencia, about 3h 20m. Transfer in Valencia and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (2h 5m). In total it's roughly €43 over 6h 40m, 1 transfer.
Tarragona to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Tarragona to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 6h 40m by bus, train, 1 transfer.
How far is Madrid from Tarragona?
About 425 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Tarragona to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €33 to €80. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Tarragona to Madrid?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe, Air Europa, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Tarragona to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 37m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Madrid?
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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