There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral 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 Tarragonatrain
3h 29m€60–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tarragonabus ALSA - Smzc
8h 54m€54–86Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
4h 41m€55–147Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Tarragona Cathedral535.5 km
5h 13mDrive 535.5 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedralcar 535.5 km
5h 13m€84–122
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs €60 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Tarragona via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral. 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 41m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Tarragona Cathedral is 584 km. The road distance is 535.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral 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 Tarragona Cathedral is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Tarragona Cathedral, 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 Tarragona twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h.
- 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 Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- 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 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Tarragona Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Tarragona station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tarragona Cathedral.
There are 3946+ hotels available in Tarragona Cathedral.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Tarragona Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















