Tarragona to Madrid Train Tickets from $40.10

Tarragona to Madrid Train Tickets from $40.10

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Tarragona to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Tarragona to Madrid? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as $40.10, with the average fare for this route being approximately $53.36. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
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08:34
Camp De Tarragona
11:12
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 38m, Directrenfe
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10:06
Tarragona
18:34
Madrid-Chamartin
8h 28m, Directrenfe
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10:34
Camp De Tarragona
13:17
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 43m, Directrenfe
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12:34
Camp De Tarragona
15:12
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 38m, Directrenfe
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13:23
Camp De Tarragona
15:45
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 22m, Directrenfe
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14:32
Camp De Tarragona
17:12
Paris
2h 40m, Directrenfe
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Tarragona to Madrid Train Route Details

The Tarragona to Madrid train ticket is typically from $40.10. The average travel time is 2h 22m, covering a distance of approximately 264 miles. There are usually 11 daily trains provided by OUIGO, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
08:34
Last train
Last train
21:13
Departure station
Departure station
Tarragona
Arrival station
Arrival station
Madrid
Journey time
Journey time
2h 22m
Distance
Distance
264 miles
Price
Price
From $40.10
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Train operators

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. 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: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Tarragona to Madrid

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Tarragona to Madrid Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Tarragona to Madrid, 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.

Tarragona to Madrid 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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  • Buy a Return Ticket

    Buy a Return Ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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