Day trip from Mataró to Tarragona
Tarragona lies 111 km (69 mi) south-west of Mataró, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 111 km (69 mi) apart, Tarragona is a realistic day trip from Mataró: about 1 h 48 min each way by road.
| Mataró | Tarragona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 126,988 | 141,542 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 08300–08304 | 43001–43130 |
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Staying in Tarragona
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Common questions
How far is Tarragona from Mataró?
111 km (69 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mataró; by road roughly 135 km (84 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mataró to Tarragona by road?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mataró and Tarragona?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.