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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 $15. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zaragoza:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Zaragoza costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
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How to get from Madrid to Zaragoza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Zaragoza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:30 PM3h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:30 PM3h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
0612112:22 PM1h35Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:57 PMZaragoza-Delicias$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
350523:07 PM6h14Madrid Chamartín9:21 PMZaragoza-Delicias$321One-way0 transfers
350506:43 AM5h54Madrid Chamartín12:37 PMZaragoza-Delicias$371One-way0 transfers
061715:22 PM1h35Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:57 PMZaragoza-Delicias$461One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM4h00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:00 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 AM4h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:00 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 PM3h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América2:20 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zaragoza:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Zaragoza costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 27 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Zaragoza as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Zaragoza-Delicias.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Zaragoza by bus.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Zaragoza by train.
- 28 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 27 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
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