1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Newspapers and magazines
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£43
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£52
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 17 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zumárraga to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zumárraga to Madrid will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Zumárraga to Madrid, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 318 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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18012Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zumárraga to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 318 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zumárraga to Madrid:
A train is £24 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zumárraga to Madrid costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 23m.
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 4h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zumárraga to Madrid trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:49 Zumárraga | 4h24 | 20:13 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:49 Zumárraga | 4h24 | 21:13 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
04056 | 6:30 Zumarraga | 4h08 | 10:38 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Zumárraga to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 318 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 318 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 17:54 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Zumárraga to Madrid trains use the Zumárraga to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Use this guide to compare Zumárraga and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zumárraga has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Zumárraga.
ATMs are available at Zumárraga.
Available at Zumárraga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zumárraga.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid Príncipe Pío is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Príncipe Pío has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Casa Mingo, Café de Oriente, Noodles King
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Príncipe Pío, Acta Madfor Hotel, Hotel Exe Moncloa.
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