How to travel from Zaragoza to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Zaragoza and Ciudad Real is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zaragoza to Ciudad Real by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance513km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaragoza and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to Ciudad Real by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 1h 50m.

The distance between Zaragoza and Ciudad Real is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Zaragoza and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaragoza and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zaragoza and Ciudad Real with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 50m.

Renfe AVE run train services between Zaragoza and Ciudad Real. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zaragoza and Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaragoza to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Zaragoza and Ciudad Real. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zaragoza and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Zaragoza to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€55($55)
every 20 mins457km (284 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€95($95)
on demand513km (319 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real