There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Zaragoza by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
1h 18m€25–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus Alsa
4h€8–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Saragosse311.3 km
3h 50m€14–17Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)plane MAD - ZAZ
5h 16m€95–335Drive 310.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to Zaragozacar 310.6 km
3h 14m€49–70
Madrid to Zaragoza by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zaragoza is to rideshare which costs €14 - €17 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Zaragoza is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €25 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Zaragoza-Delicias. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Madrid and Zaragoza is 306 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Zaragoza without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €25 - €130.
The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Delicias takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Zaragoza bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Zaragoza train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Zaragoza is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €25 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €40 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €340 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Zaragoza, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Delicias hourly. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza every 2 hours. Tickets cost €8–40 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zaragoza Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–310
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zaragoza Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zaragoza Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–310
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zaragoza Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–70
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Saragosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Zaragoza bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
Madrid to Zaragoza train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Zaragoza is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Madrid to Zaragoza.
Book your Madrid to Zaragoza train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Madrid to Zaragoza bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 596+ hotels available in Zaragoza.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Zaragoza. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.