What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tarifa?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tarifa is to bus via Manzanares which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Tarifa?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Tarifa is to fly and car ferry which takes 5h 57m and costs €65 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Tarifa?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Tarifa via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Madrid to Tarifa?

The distance between Madrid and Tarifa is 670 km. The road distance is 653 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Tarifa without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Tarifa without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Tarifa?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Madrid to Tarifa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Tarifa bus from?

Madrid to Tarifa bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Tarifa?

The best way to get from Madrid to Tarifa is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs €26 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Madrid to Tarifa bus arrive?

Madrid to Tarifa bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Manzanares station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Tarifa?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Tarifa is 653 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Madrid to Tarifa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Tarifa?

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Where can I stay near Tarifa?

There are 1023+ hotels available in Tarifa.

Madrid to Tarifa - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Tarifa by train, bus, car, plane, train (Renfe), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Malaga - Maria Zambrano Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tarifabus L-530 / ...
6h 17m
€38–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardobus Madrid
10h 24m
€26–66
Drive 653 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Tarifacar 653 km
7h 15m
€103–149
Fly to Málaga Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MAD - AGP
2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
3. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
6h 6m
€49–193
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
7h 20m
€54–72
Bus via Manzanares
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Manzanaresbus 601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manzanares to Tarifabus Irun
11h 5m
€44–66
Fly to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane MAD - TNG
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
5h 57m
€67–453
Fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MAD - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifabus
7h 14m
€62–221
Fly to Jerez Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane MAD - XRY
2. Take the train from Aeropuerto De Jerez to San Fernando-Centrotrain
3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
6h 24m
€62–287

Madrid to Tarifa by bus

24Weekly Buses

10h 24mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain?

Interbus operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24–65 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algeciras 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–70 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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