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Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zamora to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zamora to Madrid will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 6 buses that leave Zamora for Madrid on Sun, Jun 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Zamora to Madrid 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 34m. 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 $19.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m 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 Zamora to Madrid:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zamora to Madrid costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Zamora to Madrid buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 6:00 AM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 9:05 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 9:25 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 2:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 1:40 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zamora to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) 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 27m |
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 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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