How to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza

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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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 274 km

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€48

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€19

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Cheapest

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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30m

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6h 17m

Average total duration

5h 47m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Madrid to Zaragoza

How to get from Madrid to Zaragoza by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AVE03303
10:27AM1h20
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
11:47AMZaragoza-Delicias
201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
11:30PM3h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:15AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Ouigo06415
08:10PM1h16
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:26PMZaragoza-Delicias
391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

iryo06011
09:57AM1h20
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
11:17AMZaragoza-Delicias
251One-way
0 transfers
iryo06091
09:22AM1h18
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:40AMZaragoza-Delicias
251One-way
0 transfers
Ouigo06501
10:02AM1h20
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
11:22AMZaragoza-Delicias
291One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
09:00AM3h45
Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
12:45PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
171One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
08:00AM4h15
Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
12:15PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
171One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
09:15AM3h30
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
12:45PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
201One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Zaragoza

Travel to Zaragoza easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Zaragoza.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Zaragoza including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza is a train with an average price of €3.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zaragoza:

A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Zaragoza costing on average €9.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza is by train with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The Madrid to Zaragoza distance is approximately 274 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Zaragoza is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 25 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Zaragoza:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Zaragoza, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Zaragoza by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Zaragoza by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Zaragoza with the following travel companies:
  • 26 direct trains per day with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
  • 25 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Zaragoza often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Pamplona, Huesca. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaragoza and these popular destinations at a great price.

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