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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madrid to Tarragona from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.

today

$58

tomorrow

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$57

Monday

$58

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	7h 25m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	7:55 PM	Tarragona	Central Bus Station		Economy	$58	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/22/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tarragona (Spain) arriving at 7/22/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
	ALSA	7h 0m	11:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:00 AM	Tarragona	Central Bus Station		Economy	$58	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/22/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tarragona (Spain) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	7h 25m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	7:55 PM	Tarragona	Central Bus Station		Economy	$57	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tarragona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
	ALSA	7h 0m	11:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:00 AM	Tarragona	Central Bus Station		Economy	$57	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tarragona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Tarragona via Castellón de la Plana, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Avanza Grupo
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Madrid
  Sur Bus Station
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Castellón de la Plana
  Av. La Plana - Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Avanza Grupo goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM to Av. La Plana - Bus Stop, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- ALSA
  
  2h 5m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Castellón de la Plana
  Bus Station
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Tarragona
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tarragona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	7h 25m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	7:55 PM	Tarragona	Central Bus Station		Economy	$58	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tarragona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
	ALSA	7h 0m	11:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:00 AM	Tarragona	Central Bus Station		Economy	$58	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tarragona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Tarragona via Castellón de la Plana, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Avanza Grupo
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Madrid
  Sur Bus Station
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Castellón de la Plana
  Av. La Plana - Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Avanza Grupo goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM to Av. La Plana - Bus Stop, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- ALSA
  
  2h 5m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Castellón de la Plana
  Bus Station
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Tarragona
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tarragona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to Tarragona is $56 on 7/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Tarragona

See here how frequent the connections between Madrid and Tarragona are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Madrid to Tarragona. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Madrid and Tarragona.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 3 buses from Madrid to Tarragona, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Tarragona, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Tarragona

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 2 times every day by bus from Madrid to Tarragona in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Tarragona starting from $56!

Cheapest Bus	$56
Fastest Bus	7h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	263.5 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Tarragona

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Madrid for Tarragona: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$58

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$57

Monday 07/27

$58

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$58

Friday 07/31

$58

Saturday 08/01

$58

Sunday 08/02

$58

Monday 08/03

$58

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$58

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$58

Sunday 08/09

$58

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$58

Wednesday 08/12

$58

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Tarragona

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Tarragona, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $56, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Tarragona. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $58.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Tarragona, with $57. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $57.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to Tarragona

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madrid to Tarragona in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madrid to Tarragona, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Madrid to Tarragona are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Tarragona

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madrid and Tarragona.

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Central Bus Station

Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco 2

Pl. Imperial Tàrraco

Les Borges del Camp Bus Stop

Pere Martell

URV

Av. Catalunya 35

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Madrid to Tarragona? Compare all modes of transports from Madrid to Tarragona.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Tarragona

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madrid to Tarragona? Or which bus companies serve the route Madrid to Tarragona? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madrid to Tarragona bus

How much does a Madrid Tarragona bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $56 and takes 7h 25m to reach Tarragona. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madrid to Tarragona?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $56 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tarragona.

On average, how many connections are available from Madrid to Tarragona each day?

Every day, the Madrid to Tarragona bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madrid to Tarragona take?

The fastest bus from Madrid to Tarragona is offered by ALSA and takes 7h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $58. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Tarragona?

The earliest bus arriving in Tarragona from Madrid starts at 12:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madrid to Tarragona?

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Tarragona starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madrid Tarragona route?

When traveling by bus from Madrid to Tarragona, passengers can travel with ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Tarragona?

You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and Tarragona by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA.

What can I take with me on the Madrid to Tarragona bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madrid Tarragona bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madrid Tarragona bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madrid to Tarragona on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madrid to Tarragona

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Madrid and to Tarragona

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madrid and to Tarragona. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!