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Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

$175

Average

$197

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

08:50PM37h45

Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

10:35AMZurich

$1751One-way

2 transfers

2nd Cheapest

09:10PM37h25

Madrid

10:35AMZurich

$1871One-way

2 transfers

11:25PM59h10

Madrid

10:35AMZurich

$2281One-way

3 transfers

Madrid to Zurich bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	08:50PM Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83	37h45	10:35AM Zurich	2 transfers
FlixBus	09:10PM Madrid	37h25	10:35AM Zurich	2 transfers
FlixBus	11:25PM Madrid	59h10	10:35AM Zurich	3 transfers
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Bus times from Madrid to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

1 d 13 h 25 m

Average

1 d 20 h 46 m

Buses per day

Distance

1247 km

It's difficult to get from Madrid to Zurich without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

09:10PM37h25

Madrid

10:35AMZurich

$1871One-way

2 transfers

2nd Fastest

08:50PM37h45

Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

10:35AMZurich

$1751One-way

2 transfers

11:25PM59h10

Madrid

10:35AMZurich

$2281One-way

3 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Madrid to Zurich

Distance	773 miles (1247 km)
Average bus duration	23 h 30 min
Average bus ticket price	$172 (€148)
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	Alsa, Infobus or FlixBus

Buses from Madrid to Zurich cover the 773 miles (1247 km) long trip taking on average 23 h 30 min with our travel partners like Alsa, Infobus or FlixBus. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $172 (€148), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $71 (€61). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

Bus companies: Alsa, Infobus and FlixBus from Madrid to Zurich

Travel to Zurich from Madrid from $64 (€55) with Omio’s bus partners Alsa, Infobus and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Madrid to Zurich bus information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 22 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $64
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Madrid to Zurich bus information:

Average Duration: 37 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $140

FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Zurich

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Zurich with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Zurich.

Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Zurich can start from as little as $71 (€61) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Madrid to Zurich is $172 (€148); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Madrid to Zurich is 23 h 30 min to travel the 773 mile (1247 km) long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 1: 45 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 9: 25 PM.

For the trip from Madrid to Zurich you can take a bus with Alsa, Infobus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Madrid to Zurich on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Zurich by bus is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Zurich from Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.