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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Zumárraga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zumárraga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $278.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Zumárraga
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Zumárraga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zumárraga:
A train is $218 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zumárraga costing on average $278.
Other travel options to Zumárraga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 3h 56m 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.
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How to get from Madrid to Zumárraga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Zumárraga is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
040876:55 AM 4h32 Madrid Chamartín 11:27 AM Zumarraga $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
040876:55 AM 4h32 Madrid Chamartín 11:27 AM Zumarraga $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX71533:00 PM 1h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:00 PM Bilbao Airport $496 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
041675:48 PM 4h12 Madrid Chamartín 10:00 PM Zumarraga $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
042572:50 PM 3h55 Madrid Chamartín 6:45 PM Zumarraga $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
180619:06 AM 6h27 Madrid Príncipe Pío 3:33 PM Zumarraga $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX71616:40 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:45 AM Bilbao Airport $170 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB4437:30 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:40 AM San Sebastián Airport $188 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX9057 · UX70077:00 PM 23h35 Madrid Barajas Airport 6:35 PM Bilbao Airport $220 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zumárraga:
A train is $218 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zumárraga costing on average $278.
Other travel options to Zumárraga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Zumárraga as scheduled services by train 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 Chamartín and arrive in Zumarraga.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Zumárraga by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling, Volotea to go to Zumárraga by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Volotea.
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