There are 4 ways to get from Alcobendas to Tarragona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
4h 19m€49–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Tarragonabus ALSA - Smzc
8h 5m€47–67Drive 535.8 km
- Drive from Alcobendas to Tarragonacar 535.8 km
5h 13m€85–123Fly, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
4h 29m€63–174
Alcobendas to Tarragona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcobendas to Tarragona is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Alcobendas to Tarragona is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcobendas to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Av.España-Ayuntamiento and arriving at Tarragona via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcobendas to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Alcobendas and Tarragona is 560 km. The road distance is 535.8 km.
The best way to get from Alcobendas to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Alcobendas to Tarragona, including transfers.
Alcobendas to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Alcobendas to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Alcobendas to Tarragona is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Alcobendas, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona hourly. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Tarragona twice daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Alcobendas to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Tarragona station.
Alcobendas to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcobendas to Tarragona is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Alcobendas to Tarragona.
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