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Compare all timetables for the bus from Tarragona to Madrid

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tarragona to Madrid from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.

today
£43
tomorrow
£42
Sunday
£43
Monday
Tuesday
£43
Wednesday
£42
Thursday
£43

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 7h 5m 13:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 20:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £43
ALSA 7h 20m 22:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 06:05 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £43

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 7h 5m 13:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 20:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £42
ALSA 7h 20m 22:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 06:05 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £42

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 7h 20m 22:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 06:05 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £43
ALSA 9h 30m 21:25 Tarragona Central Station 06:55 Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy £75
  • Did you know that if you travel from Tarragona to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Hife
      8h 10m
      0
      22:45
      Tarragona
      Pl. Imperial Tàrraco
      02:05
      Zaragoza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Hife
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • ALSA
      3h 50m
      0
      03:05
      Zaragoza
      Central Coach Station
      06:55
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 7h 5m 13:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 20:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £43
ALSA 7h 20m 22:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 06:05 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Tarragona to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Hife
      8h 10m
      0
      22:45
      Tarragona
      Pl. Imperial Tàrraco
      02:05
      Zaragoza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Hife
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • ALSA
      3h 50m
      0
      03:05
      Zaragoza
      Central Coach Station
      06:55
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 7h 5m 13:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 20:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £42
ALSA 7h 20m 22:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 06:05 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Tarragona to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Hife
      8h 10m
      0
      22:45
      Tarragona
      Pl. Imperial Tàrraco
      02:05
      Zaragoza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Hife
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • ALSA
      3h 50m
      0
      03:05
      Zaragoza
      Central Coach Station
      06:55
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 7h 5m 13:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 20:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £43
ALSA 7h 20m 22:45 Tarragona Central Coach Station 06:05 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Tarragona to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Hife
      8h 10m
      0
      22:45
      Tarragona
      Pl. Imperial Tàrraco
      02:05
      Zaragoza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Hife
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • ALSA
      3h 50m
      0
      03:05
      Zaragoza
      Central Coach Station
      06:55
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Tarragona to Madrid is £42 on 18/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Tarragona and Madrid

See here how frequent the connections between Tarragona and Madrid are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Tarragona to Madrid. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Tarragona and Madrid.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 coaches from Tarragona to Madrid, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tarragona and Madrid, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Tarragona to Madrid

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 2 times every day by bus from Tarragona to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tarragona to Madrid starting from £42!

Cheapest Bus £42
Fastest Bus 7h 5m
Earliest Coach 13:45
Latest Coach 22:45
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 423.9 km
Coach Companies ALSA

Cheapest coach connections from Tarragona to Madrid

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Tarragona for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/07/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 13/07
Tuesday 14/07
Wednesday 15/07
Thursday 16/07
Friday 17/07
£43
Saturday 18/07
£42
Sunday 19/07
£75
Monday 20/07
Tuesday 21/07
£43
Wednesday 22/07
£42
Thursday 23/07
£43
Friday 24/07
Saturday 25/07
£42
Sunday 26/07
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
£43
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
£43
Friday 31/07
Saturday 01/08
£43
Sunday 02/08
£43
Monday 03/08
£43
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 05/08
£43
Thursday 06/08
£43
Friday 07/08
Saturday 08/08
£43
Sunday 09/08

The cheapest time to travel from Tarragona to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Tarragona to Madrid, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £41, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Tarragona to Madrid. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £43.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tarragona to Madrid, with £42. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £42.

How to save money travelling from Tarragona to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Tarragona to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Tarragona to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Tarragona to Madrid are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tarragona and Madrid

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Tarragona and Madrid.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tarragona to Madrid

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Tarragona to Madrid? Or which bus companies serve the route Tarragona to Madrid? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Tarragona to Madrid bus

How much does a Tarragona - Madrid coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Tarragona - Madrid bus trip is available from £42 and takes 7h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tarragona to Madrid?

The connection Tarragona to Madrid is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £42 to £75. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Tarragona - Madrid route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Tarragona to Madrid is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Madrid from Tarragona take?

The quickest coach from Tarragona to Madrid is provided by ALSA and takes 7h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tarragona to Madrid?

The earliest bus to Madrid departs from Tarragona at 13:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Tarragona to Madrid?

The latest bus to Madrid departs from Tarragona at 22:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Tarragona - Madrid route?

Passengers looking to travel from Tarragona to Madrid can travel with ALSA. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Tarragona and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Tarragona and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA.

What can I take with me on the bus to Madrid from Tarragona?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Tarragona Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Tarragona Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Tarragona to Madrid on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tarragona to Madrid?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Tarragona and Madrid. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Tarragona to Madrid?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Tarragona and Madrid change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tarragona to Madrid

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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