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Madrid to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Zurich takes 25h 50m and the fastest train takes 25h 36m. The train 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.

25h 50m
Duration
1,793 km
Distance
CHF 345
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best
  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
15h 37m
CHF 234–519

Madrid to Zurich train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,793.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 50m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zuerich Hb via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Dijon Ville in around 15h 37m.

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