There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Salou by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain 6023 / ...
4h 53m€41–140Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Salou507.4 km
6h 30m€31Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Salou, Estación de Autobusesbus
9h 41m€48–106Fly, 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
5h 31m€54–182Drive 505.4 km
- Drive from Madrid to Saloucar 505.4 km
6h 21m€79–113
Madrid to Salou by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Salou is to rideshare which costs €31 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Salou is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Salou. However, there are services departing from Cibeles - Casa De América and arriving at Salou, Estación de Autobuses via Madrid, Avenida de América and Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Salou. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Madrid and Salou is 556 km. The road distance is 505.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Salou without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Madrid to Salou, including transfers.
Madrid to Salou bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Salou train services, operated by iryo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Salou is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Salou, Spain?
iryo operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cibeles - Casa De América to Salou, Estación de Autobuses via Avenida De América, Madrid, Avenida de América, and Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- 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
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Ouigo
- 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
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Salou, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–60
- Website
- HIFE
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Salou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Salou bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
Madrid to Salou train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Salou is 505 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Madrid to Salou.
Book your Madrid to Salou bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 3034+ hotels available in Salou.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Salou. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.