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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Zaragoza

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$19

Average price

$25

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 4 m

Buses per day

43

Distance

274 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Zaragoza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Zaragoza will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.

Fast buses

Of the 43 buses that leave Madrid for Zaragoza on Sun, Jul 13, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 274 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 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.

BlaBlaCar
07:00PM2h50
Madrid
09:50PMZaragoza
$191One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:00PM3h10
Madrid
09:10PMZaragoza
$211One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
05:00PM3h00
Madrid
08:00PMZaragoza
$211One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
07:00PM3h10
Madrid
10:10PMZaragoza
$221One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
11:00AM3h10
Madrid
02:10PMZaragoza
$221One-way
0 transfers

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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 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 170 miles (274 km)

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Train

€19

Average price

Cheapest

€53

Average price

6h 16m

Average total duration

5h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Alsa

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Live departures

Madrid to Zaragoza bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 2:03 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
alsaNormal3:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
3h45
7:15 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h30
7:15 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal6:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
4h00
10:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal6:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h45
10:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
3h45
12:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h30
12:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal9:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h45
1:00 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal9:59 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
4h00
1:59 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal10:14 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h45
1:59 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
4h00
3:00 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h45
3:00 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
Sunday, July 13
alsaNormal6:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
4h15
10:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal6:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
4h00
10:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal7:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
3h45
11:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h30
11:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
4h00
12:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h45
12:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
4h00
1:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal9:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h35
1:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal10:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
3h55
2:10 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal10:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h40
2:10 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
3h45
2:45 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h30
2:45 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal12:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
4h00
4:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h45
4:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
3h20
4:05 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
3h45
4:45 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
3h30
4:45 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
4h00
6:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Zaragoza

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Buses from Madrid to Zaragoza run on average 26 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
170 miles (274 km)
Average bus duration
5h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
$15 (€12)
Buses per day
26
Direct buses
25
Fastest bus
3h 30m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Alsa and Hife from Madrid to Zaragoza

Find the best buses from Madrid to Zaragoza with Omio's travel partners Alsa and Hife from $6 (€5). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Bus information from Madrid to Zaragoza with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6
  • Alsa frequency: 22 a day

Buses from Madrid to Zaragoza: Journey Details

One of the most popular routes for travelling by bus in Spain, direct buses from Madrid to Zaragoza are operated by ALSA and take approximately 3.5 hours in travel time. Buses frequently depart from the Transport Interchange (Intercambiador de Transporte) on Avenida de America from mid-morning until late at night. During the week, there are more departures and arrivals for this route with a fewer services operating on Saturdays and Sundays.

Return buses from Zaragoza to Madrid are also available.

Taking the Bus from Madrid

The Avenida de America Transport Interchange is located in the north of the city and has good links to buses and the Metro. Local and regional buses to and from the station are operated by Alsa and Veolia, while the nearest Metro station is Avenida de America. Both buses and Metro provide efficient services across the city and out to the airport and suburbs, making connections in to the Transport Interchange to catch a bus simple. During the late evening hours, taxis will drop passengers off at the bus station and Madrid also has an excellent night bus service.

Getting into Zaragoza by Bus

Zaragoza is an attractive town located not far from the Pyrenees and enjoying a continental Mediterranean climate of cold Winters and hot Summers. Visitors can enjoy over 2,000 years of history, including Roman remains, such as the Baths and the City Forum. Zaragoza's beautiful Roman Catholic Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar is known throughout the world as a pilgrim destination. The new Estacion Intermodal de Zaragoza-Delicias is centrally located and ideally placed for exploring Zaragoza by foot. Local bus companies, such as Alcosa and Viacarsa, run frequent services around the city and surrounding areas. The city of Zaragoza also boasts limited Metro and tram service, as well as a good night bus system through central areas. Taxis are also regularly available at the bus station.

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Popular bus stations from Madrid to Zaragoza

Madrid
Zaragoza
The major bus station for departures in Madrid is Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 for your trip from Madrid to Zaragoza.
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
carConnection
Car connection
Av de la Hispanidad
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
  • La Pausa (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
  • Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
Madrid, Avenida de AméricaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Avenida de América
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
  • La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Avenida de América
  • Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
Madrid, Estación Sur de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Zaragoza is Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses for your trip to Zaragoza from Madrid.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-23:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Av. de Navarra
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Cachirulo (0.5 km)
  • La Miguería (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
  • Bus: 34, 51, Ci1, Ci2 Train: Cercanías Zaragoza

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