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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 24h 50m.

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 65 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Zürich via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.

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, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

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 23m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 460.

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 65 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 460 and takes 15h 23m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 24h 50m.

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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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 69–227
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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
15h 23m
CHF 210–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 50m
CHF 107–172
Drive 1,586.3 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Zurichcar 1,586.3 km
15h 50m
CHF 266–384
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 89–242
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 275–407
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
25h 30m
CHF 127–195

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, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Dijon Ville in around 15h 23m.

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