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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Tarragona to Madrid
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 30 Aug
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£25
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£29
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
5 h
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
5 h 34 m
Buses on 30 Aug
6
Distance
424 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tarragona to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Madrid will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Fast coaches
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 6 buses from Tarragona to Madrid, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 424 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m 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.
8:005h00Tarragona13:00Madrid£251One-way0 changes- 6:005h00Tarragona11:00Madrid£251One-way0 changes
- 18:006h40Tarragona0:40Madrid£291One-way0 changes
- 12:006h00Tarragona18:00Madrid£311One-way0 changes
- 18:006h10Tarragona0:10Madrid£321One-way0 changes
- 8:005h00Tarragona13:00Madrid£251One-way0 changes
- 6:005h00Tarragona11:00Madrid£251One-way0 changes
- 15:005h40Tarragona20:40Madrid£321One-way0 changes
- 12:006h00Tarragona18:00Madrid£311One-way0 changes
- 18:006h10Tarragona0:10Madrid£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Tarragona to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, while a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 424 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Tarragona to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Madrid coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:00 Tarragona | 5h00 | 11:00 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:00 Tarragona | 5h00 | 13:00 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 Tarragona | 6h00 | 18:00 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 Tarragona | 5h40 | 20:40 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Alsa as well as Hife offer coaches services from Tarragona to Madrid.
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Hife to find the best option for your trip from Tarragona to Madrid.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Hife to find the best option for your trip from Tarragona to Madrid.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarragona to Madrid
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Buses from Tarragona to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 424 km distance in 7h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14
Distance 424 km |
Average bus duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 0:14 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife from Tarragona to MadridYou can travel by bus between Tarragona to Madrid with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
7h 0m
Cheapest Alsa Price
£42
Alsa frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Hife
About
Hife is a Spanish bus company that has been operating bus routes since 1915, with a strong presence in regions like Catalonia and Valencia. They offer a variety of services including regular intercity and urban bus lines, school transport, and bus rentals for events. Hife emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, maintaining a high standard of vehicle fleet maintenance. Popular destinations include cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, and Salou. Many of their newer buses offer amenities like Wi-Fi, and they provide options for mobile tickets on some routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hife Duration
7h 5m
Cheapest Hife Price
£44
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
15€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Complete guide to Madrid
Things to do in Madrid
Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
- Must visit
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Madrid’s leading modern art museum is famed for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections of Dalí, Miró and 20th-century works.
- Must visit
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
This refined museum features major works by Titian, Rubens and Caravaggio in a manageable collection inside a grand palace.
- Must visit
El Retiro Park
Madrid’s most famous park offers lakes, gardens, sculptures and broad promenades, perfect for walking, rowing and people-watching.
- Must visit
Paseo del Prado
This grand boulevard links major museums and historic fountains, making it one of the city’s most elegant and culture-rich walks.
- Must visit
Gran Vía
A busy central avenue known for theatres, shops and illuminated façades, ideal for architecture, nightlife and classic city views.
Cocido Madrileño
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables and soup, long associated with Madrid taverns and traditional lunchtime dining.
Bocadillo de Calamares
Deep-fried squid rings served in a crusty bread roll, a classic fast bite around Plaza Mayor and one of Madrid’s best-known snacks.
- Gluten-free
Callos a la Madrileña
Madrid-style tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla, rich and slow-cooked, traditionally eaten in colder months.
Casa Dani
Traditional bar celebrated for excellent tortilla española and honest Madrid-style tapas in a lively, no-frills atmosphere.
Sobrino de Botín
Historic tavern famed for roast suckling pig and classic Castilian dishes in an old-fashioned, atmospheric setting near Plaza Mayor.
Chocolatería San Ginés
Iconic churrería serving Madrid’s classic chocolate con churros around the clock in a bustling, traditional setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Western Europe. Rooms, meals and Metro fares are usually cheaper than Paris or London, but central hotels and popular dining areas raise costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or menú del día.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.80-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.50
- Day pass
- €8.40
To the city centre
Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
- Distance
- 4 km
- Travel time
- 18 min
- Metro de Madrid accepts direct bank card payment at ticket gates for single tickets; buses and wider contactless rollout are being expanded.
- For central Madrid, a standard Metro single usually costs €1.50; airport and some special tickets are separate, so check the fare before you buy.
FAQs: Tarragona to Madrid coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Tarragona to Madrid can start from as little as £44 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Tarragona to Madrid is £47; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Tarragona to Madrid is 7h 5m to travel the 424 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Tarragona to Madrid leaves at 0:14. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Tarragona to Madrid leaves at 23:15.
Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day from Tarragona to Madrid with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Tarragona to Madrid, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Hife for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Tarragona and Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Madrid from Tarragona is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 7h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Tarragona to Madrid is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tarragona and Madrid including taking a coach, train and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Tarragona to Madrid:
- Hife
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Tarragona to Madrid for coach company Alsa, Hife.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Tarragona to Madrid depends on the coach companies:
- Hife
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa, Hife.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Tarragona to Madrid.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Tarragona to Madrid:
- Hife
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Tarragona to Madrid:
- Hife
- 15€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Tarragona to Madrid. The following conditions apply:
- Hife
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Tarragona to Madrid with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Tarragona to Madrid with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Tarragona to Madrid with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Tarragona and Madrid
Most Tarragona to Madrid buses use the Tarragona to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Use this guide to compare Tarragona and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Tarragona
Arrival bus stations in Madrid
Tarragona
City-centre transport
Getting to Tarragona from Tarragona city centre
TrainR14, R16, R17, R15 · 1h 20m · £12
Avn, Eur, Alv, Ic, 9725 · 1h 21m · £16 · every ~2 min
Re, Ic · 1h 22m · £11
Bus2h 2m · £22 · every ~2 min
Vilanova-Tarragona · 2h 46m · £12 · every ~2 min
Which Madrid station do buses from Tarragona arrive at?
Buses from Tarragona to Madrid most often arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Some services arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Madrid arrival station.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)Av. de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid, Spain
City-centre transport
Getting to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus203, N27 · 1h 2m · £8 · every ~45 min
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Avenida de AméricaAvenida de America, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
City-centre transport
Getting to Madrid, Avenida de América from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainC3, C4, C4a, C4b · 11m · £2 · every ~15 min
BusN4 · 8m · £0.90 · every ~11 min
52 · 25m · £2 · every ~30 min
Subway4 · 8m · £2 · every ~26 min
6 · 36m · £2 · every ~48 min
Madrid, Avenida de América bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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