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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Zarautz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zarautz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €50, while a flight costs an average of €237.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €237 Average price | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Zarautz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zarautz:
A train is €188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zarautz costing on average €237.
Other travel options to Zarautz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 7h 9m versus 4h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Zarautz
How to get from Madrid to Zarautz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Zarautz is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB4437:30 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:40 AM San Sebastián Airport €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB443
7:30 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:40 AM San Sebastián Airport €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX7157
10:45 AM 1h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Bilbao Airport €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IB429
7:25 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:30 AM Bilbao Airport €62 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB441
10:10 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:15 PM Bilbao Airport €62 1 One-way 0 transfers - UX7161
6:40 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:45 AM Bilbao Airport €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zarautz:
A train is €188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zarautz costing on average €237.
Other travel options to Zarautz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Zarautz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Príncipe Pío and arrive in Villabona-Zizurkil.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Zarautz by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD to go to Zarautz by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
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