Day trip from Madrid to Zaragoza
Zaragoza lies 274 km (170 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 274 km (170 mi) apart, Zaragoza is a realistic day trip from Madrid: about 4 h 28 min each way by road.
| Madrid | Zaragoza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 686,986 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 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 Madrid?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid; by road roughly 334 km (208 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Zaragoza by road?
About 4 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.