Zaragoza to Madrid train with Renfe AVE

Travel first class from Zaragoza to Madrid

When travelling with Renfe you’ll have the option to choose between three different ticket types. Each ticket type is priced according to the flexibility of the ticket, the level of comfort and service you’ll receive onboard.

• Básico (Basic) ticket: these are the cheapest tickets on the standard coaches. Passengers will receive all benefits of travelling on standard including plenty of legroom, WIFI, luggage storage and power sockets. Básico tickets cannot be exchanged or cancelled for a refund. Add-ons can be bought however, and these include seat selection for an extra €5, or bringing a pet for an extra €10.
• Elige (the Pick and mix) ticket: these tickets can be tailored to your needs. Elige ticket holders have more flexibility with exchanging or cancelling their tickets or even changing the ticket holder. The Elige ticket also gives the option to travel on Elige ESTÁNDAR (with standard seats) or Elige CONFORT (with XL comfort seats). Add-ons include seat selection, travelling with pets, or a box of food delivered to your seat for an extra €7.50
• Prémium (Premium) ticket: these tickets offer full first class comfort and flexibility. The perks of travelling with this ticket includes XL comfort seats, unlimited free changes to your ticket, a full refund if you cancel your ticket 7 days in advance, and if you miss your train simply hop on the next one for free. The Prémium includes all add-ons including seat selection, taking pets, food service to your seat.

Take the fastest train from Zaragoza to Madrid

There are frequent daily and direct trains from Zaragoza to Madrid, with several high-speed train providers making the 170 miles (274 km) journey. High-speed AVE connections link Zaragoza to Madrid, making the fastest journey in just 1 and 15 minutes at speeds of up to 192 m/h (310 km/h). Renfe’s AVLO trains as well as Ouigo (run by the French company SNCF), and iryo (which is part-owned by Trenitalia) all run high-speed trains between these two cities. Media Distancia express services take between 1 and 45 minutes to two hours. Regional services stop more frequently and can take more than four hours to reach Madrid from Zaragoza.

Daily train schedules: Zaragoza to Madrid

The route between Zaragoza and Madrid is well catered. The weekday and Saturday timetables offer around 22 trains daily, with departures every half hour in the morning and at least every hour throughout the day. The earliest train leaves Zaragoza around 7:55 a.m. and the final departure is around 10:45 p.m. On Sundays, there are fewer departures and a slightly later first train. As schedules can change depending on the weekday or during popular holiday seasons, it’s best to check in on the Omio site which offers live timetables and up-to-date schedules for train departures from Zaragoza to Madrid.

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What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Zaragoza to Madrid?

Departure train station: Zaragoza Delicias AVE trains to Madrid depart at the ultra-modern Las Delicias station, located about two miles west of the historic center of Zaragoza, connected by frequent buses stopping outside on Calle Rioja. The station has a taxi stand, shopping mall, and car rental offices.

Arrival train station: trains to Madrid arrive at Madrid Puerta de Atocha railway station. This station is popular for its beautiful historic setting blended with a tropical garden next to a modern terminus. The station features a lost luggage area and luggage lockers with long-term and short-term storage options. It also offers several food and shopping concessions, ATMs, currency exchange services, and a waiting area. There are several washrooms, baby changing facilities, and water fountains. Travellers can get to the station by foot from the city centre. Alternatively, they can get taxis or private transfers. Travellers can also hop on the metro with line 2 providing services to and from the station.

Stunning architecture of the Metropolis building on the Gran Via in Madrid. Source: Shutterstock

Travel tips: things to do in Madrid

If it's your first time travelling to Madrid, then you’re in for a treat! Madrid, Spain’s capital, is popular for its world-class art museums and numerous tourist attractions, and with a little bit of something for everyone – it also happens to be one of the most affordable cities in Spain. So, if you love history, visit the Plaza Mayor, the temple of Debod, and the Almudena Cathedral, or simply walk through the Palacio Real and its gardens. If you love food, drink and music, Madrid has a vibrant nightlife with plenty of restaurants serving regional and national dishes (plus the tapas in Madrid is to die for). Finally, you can choose to relax at Retiro Park at the end of a busy day sight-seeing and take a boat ride on the park’s Tranquil lake. Here’s a list of top things to check on on your upcoming trip to Madrid:

• Visit the royal palace of madrid
• Take a city tour
• Visit the Bernabeu Stadium
• See the live flamenco live show
• Take a day tour to toledo

You can discover more about things to do in Madrid and the rest of Spain with the Omio magazine.

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