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How to get fromMálaga to Tarragonaby train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Málaga to Tarragona by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Camp De Tarragonatrain train Ave
    6h 42m
    €106–273

  2. Fly from Málaga Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane AGP - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain train
    4h 46m
    €40–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Tarragonabus bus Alsa
    13h 30m
    €75–110

  4. Drive 825.5 km

    1. Drive from Málaga to Tarragonacar car 825.5 km
    9h 1m
    €131–189

  5. Train to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granadatrain train
    2. Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane GRX - BCN
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain train
    7h 26m
    €68–187

Málaga to Tarragona by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,030.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Camp De Tarragona 3 times a day. Tickets cost €150–270 and the journey takes 5h 52m. iryo also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Tarragona twice daily. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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