How to travel from Tarragona to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Ciudad Real is around 602km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tarragona to Ciudad Real by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ciudad RealTarragona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Benicarlo, plane

Take the train to Benicarlo then fly from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €525($525)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Albacete and then to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance602km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Ciudad Real by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Tarragona and Ciudad Real is around 602km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Tarragona and Ciudad Real by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Ciudad Real is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tarragona and Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tarragona to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albacete. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

ALSA and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Tarragona and Ciudad Real. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tarragona and Ciudad Real. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Ciudad Real is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Tarragona to Ciudad Real

Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Tarragona to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Benicarlo, plane + 4 similar
4hrs
€525($525)
twice daily671km (417 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€110($110)
twice daily750km (466 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
€74($74)
every 4 hours760km (472 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2, plane and train4h 60m
€135($135)
every 3 hours1,199km (745 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2, plane and train5h 25m
€130($130)
twice daily1,181km (734 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€57($57)
once daily672km (417 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€110($110)
on demand602km (374 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

The following major airports near Ciudad Real offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real