University of Zaragoza

Directions, Transport and Travel To and From Zaragoza University
(Zaragoza, Spain)




The city of Zaragoza is conveniently located between the cities of Madrid and Barcelona and is accessible by a number of modes of transportation including planes, a train system and buses.

Travel by Air


Visitors going to Zaragoza by plane arrive at the city's airport. Among its carriers are Ryanair and Aviaco, which fly from Madrid two times a day from Mondays to Fridays and once on Saturdays and Sundays. From the airport, visitors can go to the city centre by hiring a car or taxi, or riding a bus or the train.

Car Hire and Road Travel


Zaragoza, in northern Spain, offers a diversity of beautiful landscapes and architecture with numerous idyllic villages and old traditions, passed on from generation to generation. It is Aragon's capital and the most pivotal city in the Ebro Valley.

If you wish to explore the wonderful landscapes of the region it might be a good idea to hire a car. In the city of Zaragoza you will find several rental firms so you have the option to hire a vehicle on-the-spot. However, we advice you book car hire in advance online. Booking car hire online will save you money as the online service guarantees you the best choice and rates from a number of reputed and well established international car rental companies.

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Car Parking


Travelling by car to Zaragoza from other cities in Spain is comfortable. From Lerida, Zaragoza is 150 km / 93 miles away; from Barcelona, 307 km / 190 miles; and from Madrid, 322 km / 200 miles. To get to the university, visitors should take the dual carriageway at A-2 (toll-free).

Parking spaces in the university are limited so the city allows car parking on the streets with a minimal parking fee.

Travel by Trains and Rail Travel


By train, Zaragoza is three hours away from Madrid and four and a half hours away from Barcelona. Visitors can get off at the El Portillo station and from there take the bus or a taxi to the university.

Travel by Buses and Coach Travel


From the Zaragoza airport, visitors can get to the city centre through the university and the football grounds by taking the local bus service.

Travel by Taxis


Visitors can also take a taxi to the city centre from the airport. The trip usually lasts 20 minutes.









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