There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
3h 41m€51–142Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Tarragone543.5 km
6h 55m€28Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tarragonabus ALSA - Smzc
8h 46m€47–72Drive 540.1 km
- Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragonacar 540.1 km
5h 18m€85–122Fly, 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 54m€62–166Bus via Cuenca
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Tarragonabus 051
11h 11m€71–101
Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Basílica De Atocha and arriving at Tarragona via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Tarragona is 537 km. The road distance is 540.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona, including transfers.
Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, 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, Avenida de América to Tarragona twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 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 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 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 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
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
- €45–85
- 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
- €45–70
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Cuenca to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Tarragone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Tarragona station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Tarragona.
There are 3984+ hotels available in Tarragona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Atocha Station and Tarragona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.































