The average train between Zurich and Madrid takes 21h 23m and the fastest train takes 15h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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 once daily between Zurich and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 21h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich 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 21h 23m.
Zurich to Madrid train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Zurich and Madrid is 1247 km. The road distance is 1577 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 31m.
