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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Tarragona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain train Ave
    3h 51m
    €54–138

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to Tarragonerideshare rideshare 543.5 km
    6h 30m
    €28

  3. Bus via Zaragoza

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus bus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba / ...
    2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Tarragonabus bus
    8h 10m
    €47–101

  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
    €57–174

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus bus Auto Res
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Tarragonabus bus 051
    10h 50m
    €70–101

  6. Drive 539.3 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Tarragonacar car 539.3 km
    5h 18m
    €85–123

Madrid to Tarragona by train and bus

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragona every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €80–140 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.

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