- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $10.
Of the 10 trains that leave Zamora for Madrid on Thu, Jul 23, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 23 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Thu, Jul 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
04114
04364
04154
04334
05382
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04254
04404
04314
04364Omio 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 $18. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$32 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zamora to Madrid costing on average $32 (€32).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Zamora to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04154 | Delayed 5:41 AM 7:41 AMZamora station | 1h08 | 8:49 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04114 | Delayed 6:39 AM 8:39 AMZamora station | 1h34 | 8:13 AM 8:13 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04364 | Delayed 9:38 AM Zamora station | 1h07 | 8:45 AM 8:45 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04494 | Delayed 10:56 AM 12:56 PMZamora station | 1h12 | 12:08 PM 12:08 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04314 | Delayed 1:43 PM Zamora station | 1h07 | 12:50 PM 12:50 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04254 | Delayed 2:30 PM 4:30 PMZamora station | 1h07 | 3:37 PM 3:37 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05382 | 5:36 PM Zamora station | 1h04 | 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04334 | Delayed 4:33 PM 6:33 PMZamora station | 1h18 | 5:51 PM 5:51 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04384 | Delayed 6:11 PM 8:11 PMZamora station | 1h09 | 7:20 PM 7:20 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04404 | Delayed 8:00 PM 10:00 PMZamora station | 1h07 | 9:07 PM 9:07 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zamora to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€15) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Zamora to Madrid trains use the Zamora to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Zamora and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zamora is 1 km from Zamora city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Zamora has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Zamora.
ATMs are available at Zamora.
Ticket office support is available at Zamora. Information desks are available at Zamora.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zamora: Parking, WC.
Available at Zamora: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zamora.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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