What is the best way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Madrid from Tarragona?
You can get to Madrid with just $28 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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BlaBlaCar5h 30m04:50 PMTarragona10:20 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Renfe7h 49m06:24 AMTarragonaCamp de Tarragona Train Station2:13 PMMadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Camp de Tarragona Train Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 6:24:00 AM to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 49m
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Renfe6h 33m05:14 PMTarragonaCentral Station11:47 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 5:14:00 PM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Renfe7h 7m012:34 PMTarragonaCamp de Tarragona Train Station7:41 PMMadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Camp de Tarragona Train Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 12:34:00 PM to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
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Cheapest Trains Friday
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BlaBlaCar6h 0m04:00 PMTarragona10:00 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
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BlaBlaCar6h 10m06:00 PMTarragona12:10 AMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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BlaBlaCar5h 20m06:00 PMTarragona11:20 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m05:20 PMTarragona10:30 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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ALSA10h 5m011:00 AMTarragonaCentral Station9:05 PMMadridSur Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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Renfe7h 49m06:24 AMTarragonaCamp de Tarragona Train Station2:13 PMMadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Camp de Tarragona Train Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 6:24:00 AM to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 49m
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Renfe7h 7m012:34 PMTarragonaCamp de Tarragona Train Station7:41 PMMadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Camp de Tarragona Train Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 12:34:00 PM to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
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Renfe6h 33m05:14 PMTarragonaCentral Station11:47 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 5:14:00 PM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Renfe6h 33m05:14 PMTarragonaCentral Station11:47 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 5:14:00 PM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Renfe11h 43m010:14 AMTarragonaCentral Station9:57 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 10:14:00 AM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 43m
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Renfe6h 23m010:14 AMTarragonaCentral Station4:37 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 10:14:00 AM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar6h 10m05:40 PMTarragona11:50 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/11/2025 5:40:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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BlaBlaCar6h 20m09:00 AMTarragona3:20 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Tarragona to Madrid?
You can get to Madrid from Tarragona in just 5h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar5h 30m04:50 PMTarragona10:20 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Renfe6h 23m010:14 AMTarragonaCentral Station4:37 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 10:14:00 AM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
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Renfe6h 33m05:14 PMTarragonaCentral Station11:47 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 5:14:00 PM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Renfe7h 7m012:34 PMTarragonaCamp de Tarragona Train Station7:41 PMMadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Camp de Tarragona Train Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 12:34:00 PM to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
Fastest Carpool Friday
Fastest Trains Friday
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BlaBlaCar6h 0m04:00 PMTarragona10:00 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m05:20 PMTarragona10:30 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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BlaBlaCar5h 20m06:00 PMTarragona11:20 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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BlaBlaCar5h 30m07:00 PMTarragona12:30 AMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Renfe6h 33m05:14 PMTarragonaCentral Station11:47 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 5:14:00 PM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Renfe7h 7m012:34 PMTarragonaCamp de Tarragona Train Station7:41 PMMadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Camp de Tarragona Train Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 12:34:00 PM to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
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Renfe7h 49m06:24 AMTarragonaCamp de Tarragona Train Station2:13 PMMadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Camp de Tarragona Train Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 6:24:00 AM to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 49m
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ALSA10h 5m011:00 AMTarragonaCentral Station9:05 PMMadridSur Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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Renfe6h 23m010:14 AMTarragonaCentral Station4:37 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 10:14:00 AM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
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Renfe6h 33m05:14 PMTarragonaCentral Station11:47 PMMadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 5:14:00 PM to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Renfe7h 49m06:24 AMTarragonaCamp de Tarragona Train Station2:13 PMMadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Camp de Tarragona Train Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 6:24:00 AM to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 49m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar6h 10m05:40 PMTarragona11:50 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/11/2025 5:40:00 PM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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BlaBlaCar6h 20m09:00 AMTarragona3:20 PMMadrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Tarragona to Madrid
What are the most popular stations in Tarragona and Madrid?
In Tarragona, you will usually depart from Camp Clar - Torreforta, Camp de Tarragona Train Station or Central Station, while in Madrid you will be arriving at Atocha Train Station, Chamartin Train Station or Sur Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Madrid from Tarragona? With 5 connections between 3 Train, Carpool, Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Tarragona and Madrid, you can pay as low as $28 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Madrid in just 5h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Tarragona and Madrid are Renfe, BlaBlaCar and ALSA, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Tarragona and Madrid is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Els Pallaresos or to Delicias, and look at flights from Reus Airport, and landing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Tarragona to Madrid?
The most popular companies between Tarragona and Madrid, are Renfe, BlaBlaCar and ALSA. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: ALSA
Train companies: Renfe
All you need to know when you travel from Tarragona to Madrid
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Tarragona to Madrid. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Tarragona to Madrid
How can I reach Madrid from Tarragona?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Carpool, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Madrid from Tarragona.
How far is Madrid from Tarragona?
The distance between Tarragona and Madrid is 263.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Tarragona and Madrid?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 72 kgs, and a flight 104 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Tarragona to Madrid?
You can get to Madrid with just $28 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Tarragona to Madrid?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Madrid in just 5h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Tarragona and to Madrid
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Tarragona and to Madrid. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Tarragona
- Algeciras to Tarragona
- Alicante to Tarragona
- Almería to Tarragona
- Altafulla to Tarragona
- Amposta to Tarragona
- Barcelona to Tarragona
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tarragona
- Bilbao to Tarragona
- Castellón de la Plana to Tarragona
- Cervera to Tarragona
- Coma-ruga to Tarragona
- Huesca to Tarragona
- L'Aldea to Tarragona
- Lleida to Tarragona
- Madrid to Tarragona
- Manresa to Tarragona
- Murcia to Tarragona
- Pamplona to Tarragona
- Reus to Tarragona
- Torredembarra to Tarragona
- Valencia to Tarragona
- Vila-seca to Tarragona
- Vilafranca del Penedès to Tarragona
- Zaragoza to Tarragona
- Trips to Madrid
- Alicante to Madrid
- Ávila to Madrid
- Barcelona to Madrid
- Benavente to Madrid
- Benicàssim to Madrid
- Bilbao to Madrid
- Bordeaux to Madrid
- Burgos to Madrid
- Cádiz to Madrid
- Castellón de la Plana to Madrid
- Granada to Madrid
- Lisbon to Madrid
- Logroño to Madrid
- Lyon to Madrid
- Malaga to Madrid
- Ourense to Madrid
- Oviedo to Madrid
- Paris to Madrid
- Porto to Madrid
- San Sebastian to Madrid
- Segovia to Madrid
- Toledo (ES) to Madrid
- Valencia to Madrid
- Vigo to Madrid

