Bus Zaragoza – Tarazona – Soria

Tarazona has no train, but it is well connected by bus to Zaragoza, Soria and Navarre. On its how-to-get-there page the Town Council lists four companies that serve the city, and with them you can come for the day from Zaragoza or link up with the train at Tudela. What it does not publish is a single timetable, so each line has to be checked with its company.

Lines that reach Tarazona

The main line is Therpasa's, which links Zaragoza and Soria with a stop in Tarazona (it is the VAC-076 in its list of regular lines). It is the one for you if you are coming from Zaragoza to see the cathedral and the Jewish quarter, or if you want to carry on to Soria. Therpasa has a 24-hour information line, 976 304 080, and an office on 976 300 045, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 13:30 and from 16:00 to 19:00. Tickets are bought on its online sales site, ventas.therpasa.es.

Heading north, Interbus runs the Tarazona – Tudela – Pamplona route. Linecar covers a long-distance line Zaragoza – Tarazona – Valladolid – León, and the Town Council also mentions a Salamanca – Tarazona – Barcelona service by Renfe Iñigo. For timetables and stops for each, check their websites (interbus.es, linecar.es and renfeinigo.com).

Train via Tudela

The nearest train station is Tudela's, 22 km away. It is a good option if you are coming from Pamplona, Logroño or Zaragoza by train: from Tudela you connect with the Interbus bus to Tarazona or take a taxi. Check train times at renfe.com and leave a margin for the connection, because bus and train are not coordinated.

Taxis, car and plane

To get around the area or climb the Moncayo without your own car, the Town Council gives the contact details of three taxis: Héctor Aguila (672 202 491), Antonio Carrión (677 813 731) and Ivalex (616 714 066), the latter a nine-seater adapted for people with disabilities. For car hire it points to Viajes Halcón, on 976 642 961. The nearest airport is Zaragoza's, about 80 km away.

If you do end up coming by car, Tarazona is 89 km from Zaragoza by the N-232 and N-122 towards Soria, or by the AP-68 leaving at Gallur – Soria. From Pamplona you get there by the N-121, the AP-68 or the AP-15.

Tips for the day

If you travel on a Sunday or public holiday, check those timetables with the company, and before setting out confirm the return too, especially if you depend on the last bus. On arrival, call in at the Tourist Office, on Plaza de San Francisco, to pick up the map of the old town. In a day you can fit in the Cathedral of Santa María de la Huerta, the Episcopal Palace and the walk through the Jewish quarter and the old bullring. For the Veruela Monastery or the Moncayo you will need a taxi or a car.