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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.
Cheapest price on 22 Oct
£35
Average ticket price on 22 Oct
£70
Fastest journey on 22 Oct
2 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 22 Oct
2 h 48 m
Trains on 22 Oct
17
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
On Thu 22 Oct, we found 17 trains from Tarragona to Madrid, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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.
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06020Trains from Tarragona to Madrid run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 424 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 424 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 6:08 |
Last train 21:13 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03062 | 6:24 Camp de Tarragona | 3h16 | 9:40 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03662 | 8:00 Camp de Tarragona | 2h37 | 10:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06080 | 8:23 Camp de Tarragona | 2h52 | 11:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06012 | 9:44 Camp de Tarragona | 2h56 | 12:40 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
17501+ 06190 | 10:14 Tarragona station | 11h56 | 22:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
17501+ 06210 | 10:14 Tarragona station | 13h38 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
17501+ 06360 | 10:14 Tarragona station | 9h02 | 19:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
03304 | 10:28 Camp de Tarragona | 3h16 | 13:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06020 | 11:51 Camp de Tarragona | 2h51 | 14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06014 | 13:46 Camp de Tarragona | 2h51 | 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03308 | 14:33 Camp de Tarragona | 3h11 | 17:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06360 | 16:25 Camp de Tarragona | 2h51 | 19:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03162 | 16:33 Camp de Tarragona | 3h11 | 19:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03182 | 18:34 Camp de Tarragona | 3h10 | 21:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03310 | 20:34 Camp de Tarragona | 3h10 | 23:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06610 | 20:54 Camp de Tarragona | 2h54 | 23:48 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06210 | 21:01 Camp de Tarragona | 2h51 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Most Tarragona to Madrid trains use the Camp de Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Tarragona and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Camp de Tarragona is 1 km from Tarragona city centre. Public transport options include:
Camp de Tarragona has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: MÁSCOSAS Cafe pans, Cafe Pans
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 06:00 - 23:15, Sun: 06:30 - 23:15.
Available at Camp de Tarragona: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Camp de Tarragona: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Camp de Tarragona: The station is fully accessible, including step-free access, handicapped restrooms, and adapted elevators.
Nearby hotels include Chilliman & Mas Miro Biofarm, Hotel Peralta, H10 Imperial Tarraco.
Tarragona has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Tarragona.
ATMs are available at Tarragona.
Ticket office support is available at Tarragona.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tarragona: Parking, WC.
Available at Tarragona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarragona.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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