How to travel from Zaragoza to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Zaragoza and Madrid is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zaragoza to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byRenfe AVE+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance319km (198 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaragoza and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Zaragoza and Madrid is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Zaragoza and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Madrid is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaragoza and Madrid. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zaragoza and Madrid with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Zaragoza and Madrid. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Zaragoza and Madrid. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zaragoza and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Zaragoza and Madrid. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zaragoza and Madrid. Flights depart from Zaragoza (ZAZ) and arrive at Madrid (MAD) - via Palma Mallorca (PMI). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Zaragoza to Madrid. There is however a flight that goes via Palma Mallorca (PMI). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zaragoza to Madrid typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Zaragoza (ZAZ) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD).

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Madrid. The distance is around 319km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zaragoza and Madrid

Transport options from Zaragoza to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€40($40)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€21($21)
every 4 hours312km (194 miles)
Fly
3h 40m
€175($175)
hourly983km (611 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€38($38)
on demand319km (198 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid