Bus Tickets from Madrid to Tarragona

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Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
TARRAGONANo tags
ALSA
Avenida de América
Estación de Autobuses de TarragonaNo tags
ALSA
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Estación de Autobuses de TarragonaNo tags
ALSA
Avenida de América
Estación de Autobuses de TarragonaNo tags
ALSA
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Estación de Autobuses de TarragonaNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Tarragona

Bus
Average PriceUS$64 - US$64Average Duration6h 45m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$44 - US$237Average Duration2h 37m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$27 - US$72Average Duration5h 50m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Madrid to Tarragona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tarragona. The journey takes about 2 hours 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
2h 37mAverage Duration
US$44Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Madrid to Tarragona: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$64
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:15pm
Distance421 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Madrid to Tarragona Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - Tarragona

  1. How far is Madrid from Tarragona?

    The distance between Madrid and Tarragona is approximately 425 km (264 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Tarragona?

    Buses departing from Avenida de América Metro in Madrid will take you to Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona in Tarragona.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Madrid to Tarragona, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Madrid to Tarragona.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Madrid by bus?

Bus from Tarragona to Madrid

You can also go to Tarragona by train

Train from Madrid to Tarragona

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