The average train between Madrid and Zurich takes 26h 5m and the fastest train takes 25h 56m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 26h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Zurich station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
Madrid to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Madrid to Zurich train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Zurich is 1,247 km. The road distance is 1,781 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zuerich Hb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Dijon Ville in around 14h 58m.
