There are 5 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 6012 / ...
4h 29m€47–140Bus
- Take the bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma / ...
9h 12m€49–103Drive 498.8 km
- Drive from Salou to Madridcar 498.8 km
6h 35m€82–118Train, fly
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
4h 53m€59–176Train via Barcelona
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h 50m€57–169
Salou to Madrid by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salou to Madrid is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Salou to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Salou to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Salou, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Cibeles - Casa De América via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza and Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Salou to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Camp De Tarragona and arriving at Sol via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Salou and Madrid is 557 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 4h 29m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Salou to Madrid, including transfers.
Salou to Madrid bus services, operated by HIFE, depart from Salou, Estación de Autobuses station.
Salou to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Salou to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Salou, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
iryo operates a train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Cibeles - Casa De América via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza, Madrid, Avenida de América, and Avenida De América in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- 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
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–60
- Website
- HIFE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Salou to Madrid bus services, operated by HIFE, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
Salou to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salou to Madrid is 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Salou to Madrid.
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