There are 5 ways to get from Salamanca to Tarragona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
3h 31m€52–142Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Tarragone543.5 km
6h 30m€28Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tarragonabus ALSA - Smzc
7h€45–75Fly, 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 36m€58–164Drive 537.3 km
- Drive from Salamanca to Tarragonacar 537.3 km
5h 12m€85–122
Salamanca to Tarragona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salamanca to Tarragona is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Salamanca to Tarragona is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Tarragona. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Salamanca 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 31m.
The distance between Salamanca and Tarragona is 536 km. The road distance is 537.3 km.
The best way to get from Salamanca to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Salamanca to Tarragona, including transfers.
Salamanca to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Salamanca to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Salamanca to Tarragona is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Salamanca, Madrid, 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.
- 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 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- €50–85
- 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
- €45–75
- 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
Salamanca to Tarragona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Tarragona station.
Salamanca to Tarragona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salamanca to Tarragona is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Salamanca to Tarragona.
Book your Salamanca to Tarragona bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 3946+ hotels available in Tarragona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salamanca and Tarragona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















