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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares
Compare the available ways to get from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Alcalá de Henares take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares
How to get from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
066109:59 PM 1h49 Zaragoza-Delicias 11:48 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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066109:59 PM 1h49 Zaragoza-Delicias 11:48 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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0650012:09 PM 1h48 Zaragoza-Delicias 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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355038:00 AM 5h19 Zaragoza-Delicias 1:19 PM Alcalá de Henares station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
061908:21 PM 1h49 Zaragoza-Delicias 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
060607:13 AM 1h49 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Alcalá de Henares take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Alcalá de Henares as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Alcala De Henares, Vía de Servicio Guadalajara (Centro Comercial La Dehesa).
- Travel with Alsa to go to Alcalá de Henares by bus.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe, SNCF OUIGO to go to Alcalá de Henares by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with iryo, Renfe, SNCF OUIGO.
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