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.
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 Real → Tarragona if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Benicarlo then fly from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.
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Take the bus to Albacete and then to Ciudad Real.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Benicarlo, plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | €525($525) | twice daily | 671km (417 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €110($110) | twice daily | 750km (466 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 55m | €74($74) | every 4 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
Bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2, plane and train | 4h 60m | €135($135) | every 3 hours | 1,199km (745 miles) |
Bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2, plane and train | 5h 25m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,181km (734 miles) |
Bus | 8h 55m | €57($57) | once daily | 672km (417 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | €110($110) | on demand | 602km (374 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ciudad Real offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.