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Madrid to Tarragona Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Madrid to Tarragona? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as IDR 835,054, with the average fare for this route being approximately IDR 500,992. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
  • Tue, Sep 2
    From IDR 1,179,690
  • Wed, Sep 3
    From IDR 1,309,176
  • Thu, Sep 4
    From IDR 1,251,700
  • Fri, Sep 5
    From IDR 1,251,700
  • Sat, Sep 6
    From IDR 1,170,220
  • Sun, Sep 7
    From IDR 1,175,946
  • Mon, Sep 8
    From IDR 835,054
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15:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
18:04
Camp De Tarragona
2h 37m, Directrenfe
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17:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
20:04
Camp De Tarragona
2h 37m, Directrenfe
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18:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
20:44
Camp De Tarragona
2h 17m, Directrenfe
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19:29
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
21:45
Camp De Tarragona
2h 16m, Directiryo
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19:34
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
22:15
Camp De Tarragona
2h 41m, Directrenfe
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20:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
23:07
Paris
2h 40m, Directrenfe
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Madrid to Tarragona Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid to Tarragona, train tickets usually start at IDR 835,054. The trip takes about 2h 4m on average, covering around 264 miles. OUIGO, renfe, iryo typically runs 15 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.
First train
First train
06:16
Last train
Last train
20:27
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 4m
Distance
Distance
264 miles
Price
Price
From IDR 835,054
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Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the rules for changes and refunds.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children are allowed to select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or request refunds based on the ticket type, which may involve a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled passengers can benefit from Renfe's discounts, with savings of up to 40%. For just €6, you can get a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is greater during weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets are subject to the type of ticket and may incur a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Tarragona

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Tarragona Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Madrid to Tarragona, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Madrid to Tarragona Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in Advance

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    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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