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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Zumárraga
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 $61, while a flight costs an average of $275.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$275 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zumárraga:
A train is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zumárraga costing on average $275.
Other travel options to Zumárraga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 4h 35m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Zumárraga
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.
180619:06 AM6h27Madrid Príncipe Pío3:33 PMZumarraga$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
180619:06 AM6h27Madrid Príncipe Pío3:33 PMZumarraga$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX715710:55 AM1h00Madrid Barajas Airport11:55 AMBilbao Airport$1951One-way0 transfers
Other options
1806312:25 PM6h41Madrid Príncipe Pío7:06 PMZumarraga$581One-way0 transfers
041675:48 PM4h12Madrid Chamartín10:00 PMZumarraga$881One-way0 transfers
040876:55 AM4h32Madrid Chamartín11:27 AMZumarraga$911One-way0 transfers
UX71616:30 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport7:35 AMBilbao Airport$641One-way0 transfers
IB4297:25 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMBilbao Airport$921One-way0 transfers
50147:25 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMBilbao Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zumárraga:
A train is $214 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zumárraga costing on average $275.
Other travel options to Zumárraga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 14 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 ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Zumárraga by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Zumárraga by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zumárraga by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
- 8 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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