The average train between Switzerland and Madrid takes 26h 5m and the fastest train takes 15h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Switzerland to Madrid. 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 Switzerland and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB 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 Switzerland to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Mulhouse station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
Switzerland to Madrid train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Switzerland and Madrid is 1192.4 km. The road distance is 1577 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 33m.
