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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Madrid:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Madrid costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Zaragoza to Madrid
How to get from Zaragoza to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal4:50 PM3h45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses8:35 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal4:50 PM3h45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses8:35 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
0311212:31 PM1h46Zaragoza-Delicias2:17 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 032728:55 AM2h00Zaragoza-Delicias10:55 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$241One-way0 transfers
- 030829:48 AM1h56Zaragoza-Delicias11:44 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$251One-way0 transfers
- 031726:28 PM1h48Zaragoza-Delicias8:16 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$301One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:50 AM3h45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses12:35 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$161One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:20 PM3h55Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses7:15 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$161One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:50 PM4h15Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses9:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Madrid:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Madrid costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 26 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Madrid 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 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 27 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 26 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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