How to get from Málaga to Tarragona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Málaga to Tarragona by price and travel time.
- 693 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 55m
- 4 bus departures a day with ALSA
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 Málaga to Tarragona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 55m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 693 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
693 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €55Older observation | 4h 55m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €57Older observation | 11h 40m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €46Checked Oct 14 | 14h 20m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€55Older observation4h 55m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€57Older observation11h 40m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€46Checked Oct 1414h 20m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Málaga to Tarragona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Málaga Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Ryanair·1h 35m - 2Barcelona → Tarragonabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 20m
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.
Departures from Málaga to Tarragona
ALSA runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 4 | 01:00 | 23:30 |
All departures
- 01:00
- 03:00
- 21:30
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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
RyanairMálaga Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-Tarragona, Valencia-TarragonaBook →Local busMálaga Airport-MálagaBook →
RenfeMálaga-BarcelonaBook →ALSAMálaga-ValenciaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, Local bus, Renfe, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Málaga to Tarragona works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Málaga to Barcelona, about 1h 35m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Tarragona (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €55 over 4h 55m, 1 transfer.
Málaga to Tarragona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Málaga to Tarragona?
The most useful route takes about 4h 55m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Málaga to Tarragona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Málaga to Tarragona?
4 a day with ALSA, between 01:00 and 23:30.
How far is Tarragona from Málaga?
About 693 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Málaga to Tarragona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €46 to €68. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Málaga to Tarragona?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Málaga to Tarragona?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 4h 55m. About 1h 30m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Málaga to Tarragona?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, Local bus, Renfe, ALSA.
What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga 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.
Operators: Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 16 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 8 Oct 2026