Trains from Madrid to Tarragona

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TodayMar 28
from US$36
TomorrowMar 29
from US$30
SatMar 30
from US$30
SunMar 31
from US$56
MonApr 1
from US$47
TueApr 2
WedApr 3
ThuApr 4

Upcoming Train Schedules

One passenger / one way

8:40PM
2h38m
11:18PM
Madrid - Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Cheapest
Tarragona - Camp Tarragona
Cheapest
8:40PM
2h38m
11:18PM
Madrid - Madrid Puerta De Atocha
2nd Cheapest
Tarragona - Camp Tarragona
2nd Cheapest
6:30PM
2h14m
8:44PM
Madrid - Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Fastest
Tarragona - Camp Tarragona
Fastest
6:30PM
2h14m
8:44PM
Madrid - Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Tarragona - Camp Tarragona
8:40PM
2h38m
11:18PM
Madrid - Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Tarragona - Camp Tarragona
Train Madrid to Tarragona: Trip Overview

Train Madrid to Tarragona: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$74
Average train trip duration2h 34m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure7:24 AM
Distance423 km
Latest train departure8:40 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change
Train companies

Train companies

ES train and bus companies:Renfe, TGV inOui, Iryo, OUIGO

Madrid to Tarragona Trains

Information about this train trip

Daily Trains8
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:24AM - 8:40PM
Minimum PriceUS$30
Average Ticket PriceUS$74
Minimum Trip Duration2h14m
Average Train Trip Duration2h34m
Distance423 km
Train Companies on This RouteRenfe, OUIGO
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - Tarragona

The average train ticket price from Madrid to Tarragona is US$74. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Madrid to Tarragona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Madrid and Tarragona is around 2h 34m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 14m. This is the time it takes to travel the 425 km that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Madrid to Tarragona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Madrid to Tarragona by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Madrid to Tarragona, you can travel comfortably and safely with Renfe, OUIGO.

Trains travelling between Madrid and Tarragona leave from Madrid Puerta De Atocha or Madrid-Chamartin and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Tarragona.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03-26
No data
03-27
US$47
Today
US$71
03-29
No data
03-30
No data
03-31
US$59
04-01
No data
04-02
No data
The cheapest trip from Madrid to Tarragona was searched and found on Mar 27, 2024 with a price of US$47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Madrid to Tarragona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$47 to US$187 for a train ticket from Madrid to Tarragona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59 which is on 2024-03-31.

Usually RENFE_AVE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Madrid and Tarragona is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Tarragona.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Tarragona you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Madrid and Tarragona, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Madrid to Tarragona.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Will you be returning to Madrid by train?

Train from Tarragona to Madrid

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