There are 7 ways to get from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) by train, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly
best- 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 12m€62–161Train
cheapest- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h 14m€49–147Bus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Sczm
7h 34m€52–74Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tarragona to Madrid-MAD535.2 km
5h 11mDrive 535.2 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD)car 535.2 km
5h 11m€84–121Train 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
5h 41m€66–153Bus via Cuenca
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Cuencabus 051
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Auto Res
11h 32m€80–113
Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €60 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Aeropuerto T4 via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Camp De Tarragona and arriving at Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Nuevos Ministerios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Tarragona and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 582 km. The road distance is 535.2 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD), including transfers.
Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Camp De Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Madrid Airport (MAD), 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 11m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Tarragona to Madrid, Avenida de América twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
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
- €50–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- 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 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
- €80–140
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Iryo
- 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
- €45–85
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Tarragona to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Tarragona to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tarragona to Madrid-MAD
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD) is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Tarragona to Madrid Airport (MAD).
There are 7005+ hotels available in Madrid Airport (MAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tarragona and Madrid Airport (MAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























