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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Zaragoza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zaragoza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 274 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€54 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Zaragoza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zaragoza:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Zaragoza costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
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How to get from Madrid to Zaragoza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal11:30 PM3h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:30 PM3h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
060919:12 AM1h35Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:47 AMZaragoza-Delicias€301One-way0 transfers
Other options
064716:22 AM1h39Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:01 AMZaragoza-Delicias€221One-way0 transfers
350523:07 PM6h14Madrid Chamartín9:21 PMZaragoza-Delicias€261One-way0 transfers- 064158:10 PM1h37Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:47 PMZaragoza-Delicias€291One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:00 AM3h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:50 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses€171One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:00 PM3h55Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:55 PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses€171One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:00 AM3h55Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América12:55 PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zaragoza:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Zaragoza costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 28 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Zaragoza as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Zaragoza-Delicias.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Zaragoza by bus.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe, Renfe AVLO to go to Zaragoza by train.
- 29 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 28 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe, Renfe AVLO.
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