The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Zarautz takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zarautz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Zarautz. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Zarautz at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Zarautz station via San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zarautz train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zarautz train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Zarautz is 332.2 km. The road distance is 580 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 32m.