Day trip from Barcelona to Zaragoza
Zaragoza lies 255 km (158 mi) west of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 255 km (158 mi) apart, Zaragoza is a realistic day trip from Barcelona: about 4 h 8 min each way by road.
| Barcelona | Zaragoza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 686,986 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 50001–50197 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Zaragoza
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Staying in Zaragoza
Our booking partner lists 507 places to stay in Zaragoza. Of the 374 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (223), and 2 are five-star. Across 167 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 296,015 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zaragoza from Barcelona?
255 km (158 mi) in a straight line, west of Barcelona; by road roughly 310 km (193 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Zaragoza by road?
About 4 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Zaragoza?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zaragoza?
Our booking partner lists 507 places to stay in Zaragoza, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.