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How to travel from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació? Look no further.
There are around 19 trains per day running between Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor and Tarragona Estació, which usually take 4 hours 50 minutes to complete the 262 miles (421 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Tarragona Estació from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Hop on a train operated by either Renfe or OUIGO to reach your destination in no time. These train companies are the main operators of services on this route and run modern comfortable trains to make your journey as relaxing as possible.
You can save money on train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £25.88. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació by train
It takes an average of 4h 50m to travel from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació by train, over a distance of around 262 miles (421 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació and tickets for this journey start from £25.88 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:07 | |
| Departure station | Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor | |
| Arrival station | Tarragona Estació | |
| Journey time | From 4h 13m | |
| Distance | 262 miles (421 km) | |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25.88 | |
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OUIGO and Renfe trains from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació
OUIGO
Renfe
OUIGO is the low-cost brand of French rail company SNCF, who operate trains in France and Spain. In France, all seats on OUIGO are Second Class and tickets can only be purchased online. You can also pay for additional extras, such as reserving a seat in the ‘quiet area’, at-seat power sockets and extra luggage. OUIGO has been operating in Spain since May 2021, and their trains include an onboard bar and a premium class of service called OUIGO Plus.
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Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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OUIGO classes from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació
Compare the different travel classes offered by OUIGO when travelling from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació.
Standard Class
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a plug socket, as not all seats currently have one.
- Fold-down table
- Luggage storage
- Bar/restaurant carriage (1)
- Catering at your seat (2)
- WiFi (3)
- Power sockets
- (1) Available on OUIGO Spain services only
- (2) Snack service available on some OUIGO Classique trains
- (3) WiFi available for a fee on services in France; may be free in Spain
Onboard services on OUIGO
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació.
One piece of hand luggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin luggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus.
On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains.
On OUIGO trains in Spain: OUIBAR is located in coach 4 of each train and offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, plus snacks.
WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost.
For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services.
For OUIGO trains in Spain: Passengers under 12 pay €5 per ticket for all journeys.
You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport.
Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.)
For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart).
Cheap train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Tarragona Estació by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.