There are 5 ways to get from Castle of Zafra to Madrid by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Cubel to Calatayud
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Take the train from Calatayud to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
Cheapest option
Drive, train
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Drive from Castle of Zafra to Calatayud
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Take the train from Calatayud to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Cueva del Hierro to Cuenca
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Take the bus from Cuenca to Madrid
Bus via Zaragoza
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Take the bus from Embid to Zaragoza
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Take the bus from Zaragoza to Madrid
Drive
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Drive from Castle of Zafra to Madrid
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castle of Zafra to Madrid is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Castle of Zafra to Madrid is to drive and train which costs €25 - €70 and takes 2h 40m.
It is 175 km from Castle of Zafra to Madrid. It is approximately 224.4 km to drive.
The best way to get from Castle of Zafra to Madrid without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Castle of Zafra to Madrid, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Castle of Zafra to Madrid is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Castle of Zafra to Madrid.
There are 798+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 174.8 km
- Duration: 4h 24m
What companies run services between Castle of Zafra, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a bus from Castle of Zafra to Madrid via Cueva del Hierro and Cuenca in around 6h 58m.

Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Calatayud to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €55
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €22 - €29
- Promo+
- €28 - €30
- Flexible
- €40 - €55

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Calatayud to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

- Phone
- +34 (0) 976882429
- hermasa@autocareshermasa.com
- Website
- autocareshermasa.com
Bus from Cubel to Calatayud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- autocareshermasa.com

- Phone
- 969 298520
- Website
- rubiocar.com
Bus from Cueva del Hierro to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- rubiocar.com

- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Cuenca to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com

- Phone
- 976 300 080
- discrecional@agredasa.es
- Website
- agredabus.es
Bus from Embid to Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €13
- Schedules at
- agredabus.es

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Zaragoza to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- alsa.com
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