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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Alcalá de Henares take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.10 (€-1.73). The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 54m 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 Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares by train, bus or flight.
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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.
355038:00 AM5h19Zaragoza-Delicias1:19 PMAlcalá de Henares station$291One-way0 transfers
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355038:00 AM5h19Zaragoza-Delicias1:19 PMAlcalá de Henares station$291One-way0 transfers
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355038:00 AM5h19Zaragoza-Delicias1:19 PMAlcalá de Henares station$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Alcalá de Henares costing on average $59 (€48).
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 Renfe, SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Alcalá de Henares by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe, SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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