There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Tarraco 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 Ave
3h 51m€54–136Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Tarragone543.5 km
6h 30m€28Bus via Zaragoza
- 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 Tarragonabus
8h 10m€48–101Fly, 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 41m€54–184Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Tarragonabus 051
10h 50m€72–102Drive 540.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Tarracocar 540.3 km
5h 19m€86–125
Madrid to Tarraco by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tarraco is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Tarraco is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Tarraco. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Tarragona via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Tarraco. 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 51m.
The distance between Madrid and Tarraco is 538 km. The road distance is 540.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Tarraco without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Madrid to Tarraco, including transfers.
Madrid to Tarraco bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Tarraco train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Tarraco is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Zaragoza, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Tarraco, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tarragona via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- ALSA
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- 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 to Tarraco bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
Madrid to Tarraco train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Tarraco is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Madrid to Tarraco.
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There are 3427+ hotels available in Tarraco.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Tarraco. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














