The cheapest and fastest trains from Zaragoza to Madrid
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaragoza to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaragoza to Madrid will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 21 trains that leave Zaragoza for Madrid on Sun, Feb 22, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 22 the direct trains cover the 274 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
On Sun, Feb 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zaragoza to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Zaragoza to Madrid trains for today, Saturday, February 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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03062 | On time 6:39 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 2h01 | 8:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
35503 | On time 7:00 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 6h13 | 1:13 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
03302 | On time 7:04 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h48 | 8:52 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03272 | On time 7:55 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 2h00 | 9:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
07410 | 8:10 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h55 | 10:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06410 | On time 8:10 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h55 | 10:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06080 | On time 8:18 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h49 | 10:07 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03082 | On time 8:48 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h56 | 10:44 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06010 | On time 9:49 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h51 | 11:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03304 | On time 10:43 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 2h01 | 12:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06500 | On time 11:09 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h48 | 12:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03112 | On time 11:31 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h46 | 1:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06020 | On time 11:53 AM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h49 | 1:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03322 | On time 12:49 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h55 | 2:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
35501 | On time 1:00 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 5h41 | 6:41 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
09730 | On time 1:28 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h50 | 3:18 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06130 | On time 1:34 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h49 | 3:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06014 | On time 1:48 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h49 | 3:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03308 | On time 2:47 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h57 | 4:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03152 | On time 3:29 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h48 | 5:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06160 | On time 4:23 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h49 | 6:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03162 | On time 4:48 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h56 | 6:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03172 | On time 5:28 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h48 | 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03182 | On time 6:48 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h56 | 8:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06190 | On time 7:21 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h49 | 9:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03192 | On time 7:29 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h48 | 9:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03310 | On time 8:49 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h55 | 10:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06610 | On time 8:59 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 1h49 | 10:48 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zaragoza to Madrid
Trains from Zaragoza to Madrid run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (274 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 170 miles (274 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, BlaBlaCar, Renfe Viajeros from Zaragoza to Madrid trainsAVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, BlaBlaCar, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Zaragoza and Madrid from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zaragoza to Madrid
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zaragoza to Madrid
- Mon - Sun: 05:30 - 00:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Available in main concourse. Open from 07:00 to 23:00
- Belros
- Café & Té
- Lizarrán
- Pannus
- Máquinas Vending
- Accessible facilities including restrooms, ramps, and parking. Additonal assistance available.
- Eurostars Zaragoza
- Exe Plaza Delicias
- Zentral Ave Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 05:30 - 00:00
- Located in the main concourse.
- Tram lines: L1
- Bus lines: 21 – 60, C1, C4, CI1, CI2, N1, 501, 605, 611, 410B
- Train lines: AVE, Avant, Alvia, Intercity, Media Distancia, Regional, Regional Express, C1
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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