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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 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 26 direct trains per day with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 25 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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