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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 274 km

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€35

Average price

€19

Average price

Cheapest

3h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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iryo

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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.

  • iryo06015
    7:29 PM1h35
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:04 PMZaragoza-Delicias
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • iryo06015
    7:29 PM1h35
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:04 PMZaragoza-Delicias
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • iryo06015
    7:29 PM1h35
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:04 PMZaragoza-Delicias
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • iryo06171
    5:22 PM1h35
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    6:57 PMZaragoza-Delicias
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF OUIGO06415
    8:10 PM1h37
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:47 PMZaragoza-Delicias
    221One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF OUIGO07415
    8:10 PM1h37
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:47 PMZaragoza-Delicias
    221One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    3:00 PM3h50
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    6:50 PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:45 PM3h30
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    9:15 PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    9:45 AM3h30
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    1:15 PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
    211One-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 bus with an average price of €19.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Zaragoza costing on average €35.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza is by train with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

The Madrid to Zaragoza distance is approximately 274 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Zaragoza is:
  • Around 28 buses per day.
  • Around 27 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.

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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Zaragoza by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Zaragoza by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Zaragoza with the following travel companies:
  • 28 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 27 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
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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