What is the best way to travel from Tarragona to Madrid?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool, Buses and Flights to Madrid from Tarragona. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Madrid from Tarragona?
You can reach Madrid with just £24 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Renfe6h 23m010:14TarragonaCentral Station16:37MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 13/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 13/12/2025 16:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
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Renfe6h 33m017:14TarragonaCentral Station23:47MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 13/12/2025 17:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Renfe11h 43m010:14TarragonaCentral Station21:57MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 13/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 13/12/2025 21:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £92 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 43m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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Renfe6h 23m010:14TarragonaCentral Station16:37MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 16/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
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Renfe11h 31m010:14TarragonaCentral Station21:45MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 16/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 16/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 31m
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Renfe8h 33m010:14TarragonaCentral Station18:47MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 16/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 33m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar6h 10m019:20Tarragona01:30Madrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 17/12/2025 19:20:00 to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 18/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Tarragona to Madrid?
You can get to Madrid from Tarragona in just 6h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Renfe6h 23m010:14TarragonaCentral Station16:37MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 13/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 13/12/2025 16:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
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Renfe6h 33m017:14TarragonaCentral Station23:47MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 13/12/2025 17:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Renfe8h 33m010:14TarragonaCentral Station18:47MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 13/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 13/12/2025 18:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 33m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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Renfe6h 23m010:14TarragonaCentral Station16:37MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 16/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
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Renfe8h 33m010:14TarragonaCentral Station18:47MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 16/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 33m
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Renfe11h 31m010:14TarragonaCentral Station21:45MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Tarragona (Spain) at 16/12/2025 10:14:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 16/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 31m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar6h 10m019:20Tarragona01:30Madrid0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tarragona (Spain) at 17/12/2025 19:20:00 to , Madrid (Spain) arriving at 18/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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 2 connections between 2 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 £24 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 6h 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 and BlaBlaCar, 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 and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
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 2 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 423.9 km.
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 £24 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 6h 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!
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- Altafulla to Tarragona
- Amposta to Tarragona
- Barcelona to Tarragona
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tarragona
- Cambrils to Tarragona
- Castellón de la Plana to Tarragona
- Cervera to Tarragona
- L'Aldea to Tarragona
- Lleida to Tarragona
- Logroño to Tarragona
- Manresa to Tarragona
- Murcia to Tarragona
- Pamplona to Tarragona
- Torredembarra to Tarragona
- Tudela to Tarragona
- Valencia to Tarragona
- Vila-seca to Tarragona
- Vinaròs to Tarragona
- Zaragoza to Tarragona
- Zurich to Tarragona
- Trips to Madrid
- A Coruña to Madrid
- Albacete to Madrid
- Algeciras to Madrid
- Alicante to Madrid
- Almería to Madrid
- Bilbao to Madrid
- Ciudad Real to Madrid
- Jaén to Madrid
- Jerez de la Frontera to Madrid
- Marbella to Madrid
- Mérida to Madrid
- Ourense to Madrid
- Pamplona to Madrid
- Pontevedra to Madrid
- Salamanca (ES) to Madrid
- Santander to Madrid
- Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
- Seville to Madrid
- Teruel to Madrid
- Toledo (ES) to Madrid
- Toulouse to Madrid
- Valladolid to Madrid
- Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
- Zaragoza to Madrid

