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Travel Information to Madrid from Zaragoza

distanceDistance170 miles (274 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$14 - $17
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 3 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $17 (€15) • 1 h 18 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa or AVE

Travel 170 miles (274 km) by train or bus from Zaragoza to Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Zaragoza to Madrid.

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from Zaragoza to Madrid

How to get from Zaragoza to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Alsa
08:50AM3h30
Zaragoza, Estación De Autobuses
12:20PMMadrid
$231One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
04:50PM3h45
Zaragoza, Estación De Autobuses
08:35PMMadrid
$141One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
SNCF OUIGO
12:06PM1h19
Zaragoza-Delicias
01:25PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$461One-way
0 transfers
Other options
iryo
03:09PM1h21
Zaragoza-Delicias
04:30PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$371One-way
0 transfers
iryo
02:04PM1h21
Zaragoza-Delicias
03:25PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$391One-way
0 transfers
SNCF OUIGO
10:15PM1h20
Zaragoza-Delicias
11:35PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$261One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
08:50AM3h45
Zaragoza, Estación De Autobuses
12:35PMMadrid
$231One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
10:50AM3h45
Zaragoza, Estación De Autobuses
02:35PMMadrid
$231One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
10:50AM4h00
Zaragoza, Estación De Autobuses
02:50PMMadrid
$231One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Zaragoza to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Zaragoza to Madrid there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 53,54% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Zaragoza to Madrid. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Zaragoza to Madrid

Travel between Zaragoza and Madrid on Alsa, Renfe and Ouigo travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains from Zaragoza to Madrid. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.

    Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

      FAQs: Travel from Zaragoza to Madrid

      FAQs: Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zaragoza to Madrid.
      FAQs

      You can get between Zaragoza and Madrid 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Zaragoza to Madrid is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Madrid:

      Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $17 (€15).

      The fastest way to get to Madrid from Zaragoza is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 18 min.

      Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

      Bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.

      The distance is approximately 170 miles (274 km) from Zaragoza to Madrid.

      The average frequency per day from Zaragoza to Madrid is:

      • 11 buses a day.
      • 6 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Zaragoza and Madrid as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zaragoza to Madrid:

      • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Zaragoza to Madrid depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
      • Most travelers board their train from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

      The following travel companies offer services from Zaragoza to Madrid:

      • Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or FlixBus can take you to Madrid by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Zaragoza to Madrid for $14 (€12).
      • Travel with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe REGIONAL, Renfe AVE INT or Renfe ALVIA to go to Madrid by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find AVE Zaragoza to Madrid tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Zaragoza to Madrid with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 9 direct buses per day to Madrid with Alsa.
      • You can check for a direct train to Madrid with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO or Renfe REGIONAL with 6 direct trains per day.

      Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Omio customers who travel from Zaragoza to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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