The average bus between Madrid and Zurich takes 27h 41m and the fastest bus takes 25h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Madrid and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Zurich at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Zurich station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 41m.
Madrid to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
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The distance between Madrid and Zurich is 1,247 km. The road distance is 1,686 km.
You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Zurich Bus Station via Lyon in around 24h 30m.