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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 274 km
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2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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FAQs: Travel from Zaragoza to Madrid
Travel to Madrid 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 Zaragoza to Madrid.

There are 2 options to travel to Madrid from Zaragoza including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Zaragoza is by taking a coach, which costs on average €9.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Zaragoza to Madrid:
A coach is €6 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Madrid costing on average €15.
The fastest way from Zaragoza to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 18 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 15 min of travel time.
The distance from Zaragoza to Madrid is approximately 274 km.
The average frequency per day from Zaragoza to Madrid is:
- Around 23 coaches per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Madrid as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Zaragoza to Madrid:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Most travellers catch their train from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
The following travel companies offer services from Zaragoza to Madrid:
- Alsa can get you to Madrid by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Alsa from Zaragoza to Madrid for €9 on Omio.
- Travel with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe REGIONAL or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for AVE Zaragoza to Madrid tickets on Omio for €15.
Yes, there are direct routes from Zaragoza to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 23 direct coaches a day to Madrid with Alsa.
- You can find 25 direct trains per day to Madrid with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe REGIONAL or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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