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How to get fromMadrid Chamartín to Tarragonaby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid Chamartín to Tarragona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain train Ave
    4h
    €48–145
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tarragonabus bus ALSA - Smzc
    8h 13m
    €46–77
  3. Drive 539.3 km

    1. Drive from Madrid Chamartín to Tarragonacar car 539.3 km
    5h 14m
    €85–122
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAD - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain train
    4h 30m
    €62–164

Madrid Chamartín to Tarragona by train and bus

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madrid Chamartín, 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 €45–75 and the journey takes 7h.

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