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Planning a journey from Madrid to Tarragona? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as S$ 43.32, with average prices for this route around S$ 196.14. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.

Cheapest train of the day
S$ 104.15
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S$ 104.15
Sun12Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 63.46
18:3221:00
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S$ 63.46
Mon13Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 44.40
06:0908:50
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S$ 44.40
Tue14Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 48.27
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S$ 48.27
Wed15Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 45.74
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S$ 45.74
Thu16Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 62.18
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S$ 62.18
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Madrid to Tarragona train timetable

Travel by train from Madrid to Tarragona (424 km). There are 19 trains available each day. The average journey time is 2h 48m, but the quickest options can get you there in just 2h 27m. The first train departs at 06:27, and the last arrives by 19:34. Check times and book your ticket.
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06:27
2h 49m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:16
Camp De Tarragona
Renfe
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07:27
3h 1m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:28
Camp De Tarragona
Renfe
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08:27
2h 42m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
11:09
Camp De Tarragona
Renfe
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09:27
2h 54m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
12:21
Camp De Tarragona
Renfe
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09:31
2h 44m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
12:15
Camp De Tarragona
OUIGO Spain
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09:57
2h 42m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
12:39
Paris
iryo
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Madrid to Tarragona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Madrid to Tarragona usually begin at S$ 43.32. The average travel time is about 2h 27m, spanning a distance of roughly 424 km. OUIGO Spain, iryo, Renfe provides around 19 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:27
Last train
Last train
19:34
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 27m
Distance
Distance
424 km
Price
Price
S$ 43.32
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Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.

Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains can receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for consideration. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Tarragona

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Tarragona Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Madrid to Tarragona, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Madrid to Tarragona Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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