The average train between Zurich and Madrid takes 16h 35m and the fastest train takes 16h 10m. 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 7:34 AM which arrives into Madrid at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 16h 35m. 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 Zurich station and arriving at Madrid station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Zurich to Madrid train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Madrid is 1,247 km. The road distance is 1,800 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 53m.
