The average train between Madrid and Zumaia takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Zumaia. 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 4 times a day between Madrid and Zumaia. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Zumaia at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Zumarraga and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Zumaia. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Zumaia station via Zumarraga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Madrid to Zumaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Zumaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zumarraga station.
The distance between Madrid and Zumaia is 341.9 km. The road distance is 533 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Zumarraga every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 4h 32m.