There are 6 ways to get from Salou to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 58m€54–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Sczm
7h 35m€45–75Drive 498.8 km
- Drive from Salou to Madridcar 498.8 km
6h 35m€79–114Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
4h 49m€60–191Bus via Teruel
- Take the bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Teruelbus
- Take the bus from Teruel to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobusesbus 047
11h 20m€54–100Train to Valencia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
6h 21m€74–160
Salou to Madrid by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salou to Madrid is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Salou to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salou, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Salou to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Camp De Tarragona and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Salou and Madrid is 549 km. The road distance is 498.8 km.
The best way to get from Salou to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Salou to Madrid, including transfers.
Salou to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Salou, Estación de Autobuses station.
Salou to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Camp De Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Salou to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Salou, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Avenida de América twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- HIFE
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Teruel to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Salou to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Salou to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salou to Madrid is 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Salou to Madrid.
Book your Salou to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Salou to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 7026+ hotels available in Madrid.



























