What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 75 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Madrid to Zurich?

The distance between Madrid and Zurich is 1263 km. The road distance is 1586.3 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Zurich without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 15h 20m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 430.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Madrid to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Zurich bus from?

Madrid to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Zurich train from?

Madrid to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Zurich?

The best way to get from Madrid to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 430 and takes 15h 20m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 230 and takes 24h 40m.

Where does the Madrid to Zurich bus arrive?

Madrid to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Zurich train arrive?

Madrid to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Zurich is 1586 km. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from Madrid to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Madrid to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Zurich by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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Fly to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAD - ZRH
5h 3m
CHF 75–224
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
15h 20m
CHF 230–425
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
24h 40m
CHF 131–228
Drive 1,586.3 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Zurichcar 1,586.3 km
15h 50m
CHF 262–378
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)plane MAD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 17m
CHF 91–288
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
15h 38m
CHF 287–581
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Avignonbus
2. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain K21
3. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausannetrain
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
27h 39m
CHF 269–595

Madrid to Zurich by train

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Distance: 1,262.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Iberia, Air Europa, and Swiss fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zuerich Hb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 15h 20m.

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