How to get from Madrid to Tarragona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Tarragona by price and travel time.
- 425 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 30m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 30m
1 transfer
Train
€84
Cheapest
5h 55m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€43
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Tarragona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 55m by train, bus, 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 €30, on Fri, Oct 16.
425 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Oct 19 | 3h 38m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 34m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €43Reading date not recorded | 5h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Oct 193h 38m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€16Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 34m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€43Reading date not recorded5h 55m · 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 → Valenciatrain
Renfe·2h - 2Valencia → TarragonabusALSA·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-Valencia, Madrid-Barcelona, Barcelona-Tarragona, Barcelona El Prat-TarragonaBook →ALSAValencia-TarragonaBook →
VuelingMadrid–Barajas-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Renfe, ALSA, Vueling; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Tarragona works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Valencia, about 2h. Transfer in Valencia and continue by ALSA bus on to Tarragona (3h 10m). In total it's roughly €43 over 5h 55m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Tarragona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Tarragona?
The most useful route takes about 5h 55m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Madrid to Tarragona?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Tarragona?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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 €30 to €51. 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, ALSA, Vueling.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026