Tarragona to Madrid Train Tickets from $23.38

Tarragona to Madrid Train Tickets from $23.38

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Tarragona to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Tarragona to Madrid? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just $23.38, with the average price for this route being around $74.83. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
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06:24
Camp De Tarragona
09:10
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 46m, Directrenfe
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08:05
Camp De Tarragona
10:10
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 5m, Directrenfe
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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
18:09
Madrid-Chamartin
8h 3m, 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
Paris
2h 38m, Directrenfe
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Tarragona to Madrid Train Route Details

For the route from Tarragona to Madrid, train tickets usually start at $23.38. The trip takes about 2h 5m on average, covering around 264 miles. renfe typically runs 10 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
06:24
Last train
Last train
18:34
Departure station
Departure station
Tarragona
Arrival station
Arrival station
Madrid
Journey time
Journey time
2h 5m
Distance
Distance
264 miles
Price
Price
From $23.38
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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 Children Fare

For children aged 4 to 13, Renfe provides a 40% discount on ticket prices. These children can choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or request refunds according to the ticket type, which might incur a fee. Children under four travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

For young people aged 14 to 25, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, costing €50. Valid for a year and non-transferable, this card provides a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe's Tarjeta Dorada 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. You can get a 25% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. For Avant trains, discounts vary: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers group travel discounts, with an 8% discount for groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups of more than 25 people, a quote can be submitted for approval. 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, with an applicable fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

In Spain, Renfe provides significant fare discounts for large families: 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families. These discounts are applicable on AVE and Larga Distancia trains but do not extend to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías routes. Single-parent families in Catalonia may also receive discounts on Rodalíes services with the appropriate Generalitat certification.

Onboard Renfe trains from Tarragona to Madrid

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.

Tarragona to Madrid Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Tarragona to Madrid, 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.

Tarragona to Madrid 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.

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

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  • Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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