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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Málaga to Tarragona
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
19 h 50 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
692 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Málaga to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Tarragona will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £78.
Of the 5 buses that leave Málaga for Tarragona every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 692 km distance in an average of 19 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 22 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Málaga to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 692 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£95 Average Price | £117 Average Price | £91 Average Price Cheapest |
19h 25m Average total duration 18h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Málaga to Tarragona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Tarragona coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Normal · Normal | 14:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 14h40 | 04:40 Tarragona | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 15:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 13h40 | 04:40 Tarragona | 1 change | |
| Normal | 20:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 13h30 | 10:00 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
| Normal | 00:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 15h20 | 15:20 Tarragona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Málaga to Tarragona
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Buses from Málaga to Tarragona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £90 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 692 km distance in 13h 30m.
Distance 692 km |
Average bus duration 18h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 30m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus from Málaga to TarragonaYou can travel by bus between Málaga to Tarragona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Málaga to Tarragona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Tarragona by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Málaga, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, Málaga, Av. Del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) and Malaga, Malaga Airport (Terminal 1). When arriving in Tarragona, you can end your trip in coach stations like Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco), Tarragona and Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tarragona, Estació d'autobusos (Pl. Imperial Tàrraco), located 0.6 miles (942 m) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Málaga and Tarragona
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 19, 20 Train: C1, C2
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