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Madrid to Tarragona train with AVE

Thu, 24 Apr
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£48

Average price

£87

Fastest journey

2 h 4 m

Average duration

2 h 23 m

Trains per day

13

Distance

424 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Ouigo Spain06501
10:022h19
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
12:21Camp de Tarragona
£481One-way
0 changes
AVE03113
11:272h37
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
14:04Camp de Tarragona
£621One-way
0 changes
AVE03091
08:572h04
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
11:01Camp de Tarragona
£621One-way
0 changes
iryo06091+Renfe Regional Exprés17050
09:225h48
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
15:10Tarragona station
£671One-way
1 change
iryo06091+Renfe Regional Exprés15016
09:2211h01
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
20:23Tarragona station
£671One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Madrid to Tarragona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Flight

£57

Average Price

Cheapest

£85

Average Price

3h 13m

average duration

Fastest

2h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 3m

average duration

4h 3m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Madrid to Tarragona train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 24 April
Last updated at 23:53
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RenfeAVE03091
Delayed
06:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2h04
09:01 09:01Camp de Tarragona
0 changesdirect
iryo06091+RenfeREGIONALEXP17050
On time
07:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5h48
13:10 Tarragona station
1 change
iryo06091+RenfeREGIONALEXP15016
On time
07:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
11h01
18:23 Tarragona station
1 change
RenfeAVE02561
On time
07:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2h33
10:00 Camp de Tarragona
0 changesdirect
iryo06011+RenfeREGIONALEXP15016
On time
07:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10h26
18:23 Tarragona station
1 change
OUIGO_ESP06501
Delayed
08:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2h19
10:21 10:21Camp de Tarragona
0 changesdirect
iryo06111+RenfeREGIONALEXP15016
On time
09:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
9h01
18:23 Tarragona station
1 change
RenfeAVE03113
On time
09:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2h37
12:04 Camp de Tarragona
0 changesdirect
iryo06121+RenfeREGIONALEXP15016
On time
10:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
8h01
18:23 Tarragona station
1 change
RenfeAVEINT09725
On time
11:18 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2h22
13:40 Camp de Tarragona
0 changesdirect
iryo06141+RenfeREGIONALEXP15016
On time
12:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h21
18:23 Tarragona station
1 change
RenfeAVLO06305
On time
13:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2h37
16:04 Camp de Tarragona
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE03203
Delayed
18:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2h40
21:07 21:07Camp de Tarragona
0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Madrid to Tarragona?

The best time to book your train from Madrid to Tarragona is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Madrid to Tarragona route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Tarragona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Madrid to Tarragona.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Tarragona

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Trains from Madrid to Tarragona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
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
Flight from £19
Distance
424 km
Average train duration
2h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Train providers
6
Fastest train
2h 1m
First train
06:24
Last train
19:30
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
Flight from £19

Train providers: AVE, Renfe Regional Exprés and Ouigo trains Madrid to Tarragona

Buy your official AVE, Renfe Regional Exprés and Ouigo train tickets from Madrid to Tarragona from £18 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Travel comfortably from Madrid to Tarragona with AVE, Renfe's high-speed trains. When you travel on the AVE train between Madrid and Tarragona, the distance to travel is 263 miles (424 km) and prices start as low as £18. Check all the AVE train timetables and find the cheapest ticket between Madrid and Tarragona on Omio!

Renfe is the main railway operator in Spain and offers a wide variety of AVE tickets perfect for your budget, such as Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card that you can add when booking your Renfe AVE ticket with Omio.

The Renfe AVE trains are among the fastest in the world, reaching 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, and the AVE connects the main cities of the country in just a few hours, offering comfort and flexibility in long and medium distances. All AVE trains have a restaurant, WiFi, toilets and entertainment on board, and when you book your ticket on Omio, we offer you the possibility of choosing the seat that suits you best.

Madrid to Tarragona train information with AVE:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 14 min
  • Cheapest Price: £18

FAQs: Madrid to Tarragona train

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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Tarragona

Madrid
Tarragona
The major train station for departures in Madrid is Madrid Chamartín. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Chamartín for your trip from Madrid to Tarragona.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Passion Food
  • La Barrila
  • Enrique Tomás
  • Pic Nic
  • Foodissimo!
  • PureGusto
  • Burger King
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Hotel
Hotel
  • 60 Balconies Urban Stay
  • Only YOU Hotel Atocha
  • SLEEP’N Atocha
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
Public transport options for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
  • Metro lines: 1
  • Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
  • Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
The major train station for arrivals in Tarragona is Tarragona. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tarragona for your journey to Tarragona from Madrid.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:15
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15
  • Sun: 06:30 - 23:15
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • MÁSCOSAS Cafe pans
  • Cafe Pans
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The station is fully accessible, including step-free access, handicapped restrooms, and adapted elevators.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Chilliman & Mas Miro Biofarm
  • Hotel Peralta
  • H10 Imperial Tarraco
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15
  • Sun: 06:30 - 23:15
Public transport options for Camp de Tarragona
  • Bus lines: Empresa Plana
  • Train lines: Alvia, Avant, AVE, Euromed, Intercity

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