Overview of your Madrid - Tarragona journey:
Lowest price for adults | €9 |
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Duration of journey | 2.13H |
Fixed price for children | €7 and children up to 3 years old included travel for free |
Who said there is no beach here ;) ? OUIGO makes high-speed travel between Madrid and Tarragona fast, cheap and comfortable for everyone at a low price.
Enjoy the beaches of Tarragona and all that this interesting city has to offer. Discover the Roman legacy, the most Mediterranean Tarragona and enjoy its gastronomy and leisure activities.
From our application, choose the date and time of your preferred train leaving from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha station and you will arrive at Camp de Tarragona station in 2.13h. If you're not sure when you're going to travel, OUIGO Flex is your best option. Book it when you book your train tickets to Tarragona and you can change the time and/or date up to 30 minutes before the train departs, at no extra cost. You will only have to pay the difference in price if there is one. Do you need time to decide on your purchase? No problem, with the option TIME TO THINK, you can block the price of your reservation for a defined period of time for only €2 more.
If you're the type of person who takes everything to make sure you don’t leave anything behind, the OUIGO PLUS ticket allows you to take extra luggage, and this is just one of its advantages. Book it and enjoy our on-board entertainment service, OUIFUN, in the comfort of your favorite XL seat.
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Plan your Madrid - Tarragona trip
How long does a train take from Madrid to Tarragona?
The journey in our Madrid - Tarragona train takes 2.13h. Using our OUIGO mobile app, choose your dates and times of departure and you will find out the exact duration of your journey. Then pick your options and book your train tickets. Getting bored at home? Check out our deals on your phone and pack up your suitcase. OUIGO takes you flying like a bird, Tarragona has never been so close.
How much is a Madrid - Tarragona train ticket?
With OUIGO, experience amazing adventures at low cost prices. Buy your cheap train ticket and travel from Madrid to Tarragona starting from €9 per adult and for €7 per child. Plan family weekend getaways or one-day trips with friends. Booking seats with electrical outlet or in the train's quiet carriages, are just some of the options available. Are you bringing a stroller or multiple suitcases? With OUIGO, that's not a problem. From your phone and in just a few clicks, travel your way.
What is the departure time from Madrid to Tarragona?
If you decide to visit Tarragona, take the train that departs from the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha Station at 10.05am. In a little over two hours you will be by the Mediterranean. Travel comfortably, quickly and at the best price with OUIGO
What are the Madrid - Tarragona departure and arrival stations?
The departure station is Puerta de Atocha in Madrid. You can get there by public transport: several bus lines take you, and there is a metro stop inside the station. There is also a parking area for private vehicles. The station was refurbished in 1992, and the old passengers building was turned into a superb greenhouse that features a tropical garden with over 7000 species from America, Asia and Australia. It's worth it to arrive early enough to visit it.
The arrival station is Camp de Tarragona. Located in the town of La Secuita, 7 miles (11 km) away from Tarragona, it's connected through several lines of buses that arrive from everywhere in the province.
What to see in Tarragona?
The ancient Tarraco is listed as a World Heritage Centre and holds an impressive Roman archaeological ensemble. Visit the amphitheatre, the wall, the circus and the forum to feel like an emperor. Ave Tarragona!
Walk along the city's streets and discover its squares full of terraces and restaurants where you will be able to enjoy the delicious Mediterranean cuisine. If you want to discover the seafaring side of Tarragona, you can't miss El Serrallo, an old fishermen's quarter with plenty of charm.
And of course, Tarragona features amazing beaches and coves to enjoy the sun and the sea, like the Miracle beach or the Cala Fonda.
OUIGO's secret tip
Did you know that deep down in Tarragona lies an amazing underground cave? And it can be visited! The Tarragona Society of Speleology organizes visits during weekends in groups of 10 people maximum, and provides you with a wetsuit, helmet, headlight and insurance. Led by a guide, you will cross flooded halls, dive for seconds through tiny siphons and swim in the largest underground lake in Catalonia. Do you dare?
What are the advantages of choosing OUIGO for my Madrid - Tarragona trip?
OUIGO offers you a new way to travel: easy, fast and cheap. Using your phone and our app, design your trip your own way.
Do you know when you're travelling? Book as early as nine months ahead.
A last minute trip? Check our departure times and last-minute deals.
Want to bring your pet on holidays? Do it!
Travelling with children, suitcases, toys and the sun umbrella? We take everything for you! Check our luggage options.
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Train schedule for Madrid – Tarragona
You can follow Madrid - Tarragona departures in real-time, so you remain informed about any hold-ups or delays. Plan a hassle-free journey thanks to the OUIGO website!
Keep up to date with departure times for Madrid - Tarragona trains. Traffic problems, train delays… stay informed about departures via OUIGO's website!
Services offered on your journey
LUGGAGE
With each OUIGO ticket, the luggage allowance is as follows: one piece of hand baggage and one piece of cabin baggage. The baggage dimensions for OUIGO are 27 cm x 36 cm x 15 cm and 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm, respectively, including handle, pockets and wheels.
Each passenger can book one additional piece of train luggage, not exceeding 30 kg and 2 meters, from the "My Bookings" section and up to 30 minutes before the departure of the train.
WIFI
With each OUIGO ticket, the luggage allowance is as follows: one piece of hand baggage and one piece of cabin baggage. The baggage dimensions for OUIGO are 27 cm x 36 cm x 15 cm and 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm, respectively, including handle, pockets and wheels.
Each passenger can book one additional piece of train luggage, not exceeding 30 kg and 2 meters, from the "My Bookings" section and up to 30 minutes before the departure of the train.
CHILDREN AND DISCOUNTS FOR LARGE FAMILIES
Babies from 0 to 3 years old travel free on OUIGO and children travel at a flat rate of €7. If you want to travel with children, each adult can bring a baby and two children. Children from 4 to 13 years old travel with a child ticket and babies from 0 to 3 years old travel with a baby ticket. From the age of 14, they can travel alone with an adult ticket.
If you have a large family card, you have access to discounts for large families. Don't forget to check our FAQs where we answer all your questions about travelling with children and babies.
PETS AND DOGS
Travelling by train with a dog is possible with OUIGO, as well as with cats, ferrets and birds - other than poultry - weighing no more than 10 kg. You can take up to two pets each in their own closed, rigid, waterproof carrier with a maximum size of 60 cm x 35 cm x 35 cm.
With OUIGO, take your dog on the train. Make your OUIGO pet reservation up to 30 minutes before the train departs and enjoy the journey together.
BICYCLES
Travel with your bicycle on the train with OUIGO and enjoy it when you arrive at your destination. All you have to do is purchase the additional baggage option online when you buy your ticket or up to 30 minutes before the train departs in your "My Reservations" space.
Remember that bicycles must be disassembled and stored in suitable transport cases when boarding the train. The maximum size of each package is 120 cm x 90 cm, with a maximum weight of 30 kg.
OUIGO FULL
OUIGO FULL is an extra service with which you can travel in XL seats, which are wider and more comfortable, for €17 in addition to the cost of the ESSENTIAL service. These seats and your choice of seats are subject to availability.
It also allows you to take one hand luggage (36 cm x 27 cm x 15 cm), one cabin luggage (55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm), and two additional pieces of luggage or XL luggage (2 m and 30 kg maximum). With this option you can make changes to the time and date of your reservations, as well as change your name, all in an unlimited way with the FLEX option included in OUIGO FULL.
OUIGO PLUS
OUIGO PLUS is an extra service to travel in XL seats, which are wider and more comfortable, for only 9 Euros to add to the cost of your ticket.
In addition, it allows you to carry one handbag (36 cm x 27 cm x 15 cm), one cabin baggage (55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm), and one additional piece of luggage (2 m x 2 m and 30 kg maximum). This option allows you to make unlimited name changes on your ticket. If you wish to change the date of travel, you must pay a fee of 30 euros, plus the difference in price between the tickets, if any. This extra service is compatible with OUIGO FLEX and becomes OUIGO PLUS FLEX for an additional 7 euros, thus allowing the date of the journey to be changed at no extra cost.
OUIGO FLEX
OUIGO FLEX allows you to change travel date and time. If you would like to add the FLEX option again, you must select it in the booking process when you make the change.
SEAT CHOICE OPTION
You can book the seats of your choice! When you buy your ticket, you can choose which coach you want to travel in upper carriage, lower carriage… You can even book an XL seat! Take your pick!
OUIGO BAR
You can enjoy our cafeteria up in the Sky deck, specifically in coaches 4 and 12. Enjoy the view while you savour a delicious bite! We offer all kinds of "à la carte" options to make your on-board experience as tasty for your wallet as it is for your stomach. If it’s refreshment that you need, OUIGO has the best of both words.
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