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How to Travel from

Madrid to Zurich

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Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$544.28
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$1,202.49

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$481.00

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$544.28
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$759.47

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$696.18

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$88.60
Train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$126.58
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.77–$75.95
Train from Lausanne to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$56.96

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
21h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
24h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$34.18

Questions and Answers

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 $65.22 - $282.61 and takes 5h 4m.

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 4m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

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 Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

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 and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

How far is it from Madrid to Zurich?

The distance between Madrid and Zurich is 1263 km. The road distance is 1648.5 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 14h 25m and costs $163.04 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América 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 station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Zurich?

The best way to get from Madrid to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs $163.04 - $347.83 and takes 14h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 27h 5m.

Where does the Madrid to Zurich bus arrive?

Madrid to Zurich bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal 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 1648 km. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Madrid to Zurich.

Which airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Airport to Zurich Airport Airport?

Swiss, Air Europa, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Airport to Zurich Airport Airport.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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