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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 €9. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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€48 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Zaragoza
Travel to Zaragoza easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Zaragoza.
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Zaragoza including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Zaragoza from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Zaragoza:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $19 (€17) from Madrid to Zaragoza.
The fastest way from Madrid to Zaragoza is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Zaragoza that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 170 miles (274 km) between Madrid and Zaragoza.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Zaragoza is:
- 25 buses per day.
- 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Zaragoza from Madrid as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Zaragoza:
- Buses mostly leave from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and tend to arrive in Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
- Trains most often depart from Madrid at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Zaragoza at Zaragoza-Delicias.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Zaragoza:
- You can go to Zaragoza from Madrid by bus with Alsa or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $10 (€9) with Alsa from Madrid to Zaragoza on Omio.
- You can go to Zaragoza from Madrid by train with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe REGIONAL or Renfe Viajeros. You'll see cheap train tickets for $18 (€16) with Ouigo from Madrid to Zaragoza on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Zaragoza with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Zaragoza with Alsa or FlixBus with 25 direct buses per day.
- You can find 23 direct trains per day to Zaragoza with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe REGIONAL or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Zaragoza tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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