How to travel from Ciudad Real to Zamora, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Zamora is around 411km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to Zamora by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ZamoraCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Zamora.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Zamora.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Zamora.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Zamora

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Zamora by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Zamora is around 411km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Ciudad Real and Zamora by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Zamora is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Zamora, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Zamora. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ciudad Real to Zamora. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ciudad Real and Zamora. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Real and Zamora. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Zamora. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

AISA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Zamora. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Zamora. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Zamora. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Zamora is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 208km (130 miles) from Zamora. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Real and Zamora. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Zamora is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Transport options from Ciudad Real to Zamora
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€36($36)
every 4 hours411km (256 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€33($33)
6 times a week475km (295 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€80($80)
on demand438km (272 miles)

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Airports near Zamora

The following major airports near Zamora offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
208km (130 miles) from Zamora
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Zamora
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Zamora