The average train between Madrid and Zurich takes 26h 10m 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 10m. 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Zuerich Hb station via Barcelona-Sants station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Dijon Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
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 TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Madrid and Zurich is 1247 km. The road distance is 1586 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 54m.
