Madrid to Salou by train
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Overview: trains from Madrid to Salou
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Getting ready for a trip from Madrid to Salou aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Madrid and Salou: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$135.12, then go to AU$113, if booked a month in advance, and AU$82, if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Madrid to Salou train schedule
The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:50.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:25.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:20.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:25.
24 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 32 minutes.
Train duration for trips from Madrid to Salou
The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 5 minutes, crossing a total distance of 414 kilometres.
Booking time frame: Madrid to Salou trains
Tickets for travel to Salou along this route are available for purchase 3 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Maximising your travels to Salou
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Salou.
FAQs about the train journey from Madrid to Salou
Want to know more about your journey from Madrid to Salou? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Madrid and Salou is 414 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is AU$135.12. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around AU$113, while those booked 7 days in advance are around AU$82.
You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The quickest journey is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
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