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Málaga to Tarragona train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Málaga to Tarragona

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£74

Average price

£89

Fastest journey

6 h 29 m

Average duration

7 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

692 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest

06159

15:287h39

Málaga María Zambrano

23:07Camp de Tarragona

£741One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

06021

11:3511h32

Málaga María Zambrano

23:07Camp de Tarragona

£801One-way

1 change

06159

15:286h40

Málaga María Zambrano

22:08Camp de Tarragona

£821One-way

1 change

06089

08:0515h02

Málaga María Zambrano

23:07Camp de Tarragona

£871One-way

1 change

06021

11:3510h33

Málaga María Zambrano

22:08Camp de Tarragona

£881One-way

1 change

Málaga to Tarragona train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
iryo 06089 iryo06089	08:05 Málaga María Zambrano	15h02	23:07 Camp de Tarragona	1 change
iryo 06089 iryo06089	08:05 Málaga María Zambrano	7h39	15:44 Camp de Tarragona	1 change
iryo 06089 iryo06089	08:05 Málaga María Zambrano	9h59	18:04 Camp de Tarragona	1 change
iryo 06021 iryo06021	11:35 Málaga María Zambrano	10h33	22:08 Camp de Tarragona	1 change
iryo 06021 iryo06021	11:35 Málaga María Zambrano	6h29	18:04 Camp de Tarragona	1 change
iryo 06021 iryo06021	11:35 Málaga María Zambrano	11h32	23:07 Camp de Tarragona	1 change
iryo 06159 iryo06159	15:28 Málaga María Zambrano	6h40	22:08 Camp de Tarragona	1 change
iryo 06159 iryo06159	15:28 Málaga María Zambrano	7h39	23:07 Camp de Tarragona	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Málaga to Tarragona?

The best time to book your train from Málaga to Tarragona is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Málaga to Tarragona route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Málaga 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 Málaga to Tarragona.

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from £54

Coaches

from £85

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from £76

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Málaga to Tarragona

Trains from Málaga to Tarragona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £25 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 £25

Distance

692 km

Average train duration

5h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

£39

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

5h 18m

First train

07:25

Last train

15:18

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £25

Train providers: AVE trains Málaga to Tarragona

Find the best trains from Málaga to Tarragona with Omio's travel partners AVE from £34. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Travel comfortably to Tarragona from Málaga with AVE, Renfe's high-speed trains. When you travel on the AVE train from Málaga to Tarragona, the distance to travel is 429 miles (692 km) and prices start as low as £34. Check all the AVE train timetables and find the cheapest ticket between Málaga 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.

AVE from Málaga to Tarragona train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: £34

FAQs: Málaga to Tarragona train

FAQs: Travel by train from Málaga to Tarragona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Málaga to Tarragona.

Cheap train tickets from Málaga to Tarragona can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Málaga to Tarragona is £92; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Málaga to Tarragona train travel time is 5 h 18 min for the 429 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Málaga to Tarragona leaves at 06: 24. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Málaga to Tarragona leaves at 18: 34.

There are 2 trains a day from Málaga to Tarragona which require at least one change with AVE. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Málaga to Tarragona, you can count on AVE for the best way to get you to Tarragona. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Málaga to Tarragona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 34.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Málaga María Zambrano, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Camp de Tarragona, located 8 miles (12.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Málaga to Tarragona is November.

You have options as you can travel to Tarragona from Málaga 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Málaga and Tarragona

Málaga

Tarragona

The major train station for departures in Málaga is Malaga María Zambrano. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Malaga María Zambrano for your trip from Málaga to Tarragona.

Malaga María Zambrano Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Explanada de la Estación, S/N, 29002 Málaga, Spain

Phone Number

+34 902240202

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45

Distance to city center

1 km

Wifi

Free throughout the station.

Lockers

Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.

Dining

100 Montaditos
Burger King
Dunkin' Coffee
Gino's
Lizarran
Orient Express Cafeteria
The Posada of Brazil
Pizza Hut
Rail Coffee
The Good Burger
& many more

Accessibility

The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.

Hotel