There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
3h 40m€64–178Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
4h 36m€52–151Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Salou, Estación de Autobusesbus ALSA - Smzc
9h 1m€54–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Salou500 km
6h 13mDrive 500 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Saloucar 500 km
6h 13m€79–113Bus via Teruel
- Take the bus from Alcalá de Henares to Teruelbus 047
- Take the bus from Teruel to Salou, Estación de Autobusesbus
12h 59m€57–103
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Salou, Estación de Autobuses via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Salou is 620 km. The road distance is 500 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Salou, 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, Avenida de América to Salou, Estación de Autobuses twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- 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 Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Iryo
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
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Salou, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Alcalá de Henares to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Teruel to Salou, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- HIFE
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salou, Estación de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou is 500 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salou.
There are 4400+ hotels available in Salou.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Salou. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























