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
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.
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.
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)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h45 | 7:15 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 7:15 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h00 | 10:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h45 | 10:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h45 | 12:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 12:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h45 | 1:00 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:59 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h00 | 1:59 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:14 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h45 | 1:59 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h00 | 3:00 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h45 | 3:00 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sunday, July 13 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h15 | 10:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h00 | 10:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h45 | 11:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 11:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h45 | 12:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h00 | 1:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h35 | 1:30 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h55 | 2:10 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h40 | 2:10 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 2:45 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h00 | 4:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h45 | 4:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h20 | 4:05 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h45 | 4:45 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 4:45 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 |
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:
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.
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.
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.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses, located 6.8 miles (10.9 km) away from the city centre.
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