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Museo Etnográfico de Castilla y León
Leading regional ethnographic museum showcasing traditional life, crafts, festivals, and rural culture across Castile and León in a modern display setting.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Zamora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Zamora will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 8 buses that leave Madrid for Zamora on Wed, Jun 10, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zamora among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zamora:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Zamora costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Zamora take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Zamora buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h10 | 1:40 PM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:50 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h50 | 1:40 PM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:20 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 3h10 | 6:30 PM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h10 | 10:25 PM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:35 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h50 | 10:25 PM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
Normal | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h30 | 10:00 AM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:50 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 3h10 | 10:00 AM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Zamora run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Zamora — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zamora trip today.
Leading regional ethnographic museum showcasing traditional life, crafts, festivals, and rural culture across Castile and León in a modern display setting.
Provincial museum with archaeology, fine arts, and ethnography collections that explain Zamora’s history from prehistory to the modern era.
Museum devoted to the Zamora-born sculptor Baltasar Lobo, noted for elegant modern sculpture and strong riverfront setting near the cathedral.
Popular lookout over the Duero and stone bridge, especially favored for photos of the river landscape and cathedral area.
Hilltop park around the castle with shaded paths, gardens, and some of the best panoramic views of Zamora and the Duero valley.
Steep, historic street connecting the lower town to the Plaza Mayor, lined with colorful façades and often photographed by visitors.
Traditional rice dish cooked with pork, chorizo, blood sausage, and paprika. It is one of Zamora’s best-known hearty specialties.
Salt cod baked or stewed with garlic, paprika, and olive oil. A classic Zamora recipe often linked to Lent and local home cooking.
Octopus prepared in the style of nearby Sanabria, usually tender and seasoned simply. It reflects inland Zamora’s strong seafood tradition.
Highly regarded destination restaurant in the Zamora province, known for refined Castilian cuisine and game in an elegant setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant in Zamora, appreciated for regional dishes, roast meats, and a classic dining atmosphere.
Established local dining room with a long reputation for Castilian cooking, set menus, and dependable traditional flavors.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Meals, coffee, and daily expenses are usually good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxis are usually rounded up, and hotel tips are appreciated but not expected.
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Zamora, Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza Mayor, Zamora
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