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How to get fromMálaga to Tarragonaby train (Renfe), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Málaga to Tarragona by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Camp De TarragonatrainAve
    6h 26m
    €75–160

  2. Fly from Málaga Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)planeAGP - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
    4h 54m
    €34–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to TarragonabusAlsa
    13h 30m
    €70–110

  4. Drive 825.7 km

    1. Drive from Málaga to Tarragonacar825.7 km
    9h 1m
    €131–188

  5. Bus to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Estación de Autobuses de Granadabus
    2. Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)planeGRX - BCN
    3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
    7h 43m
    €52–194

Málaga to Tarragona by train and bus (Renfe)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Tarragona, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Camp De Tarragona twice daily. Tickets cost €75–160 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Tarragona twice daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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