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Madrid to Zurich train

Q: How long does it take to get from Madrid to Zurich by train?

The train time from Madrid to Zurich is on average 20 h 58 min for the 773 mile (1247 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Madrid and Zurich by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first train from Madrid to Zurich leave?

The first train from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 7: 00 AM . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: What time does the last train from Madrid to Zurich leave?

The last train from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 9: 10 PM .

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Overview: Train from Madrid to Zurich

	Distance	773 miles (1247 km)
	Train frequency	4 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Renfe AVE

Trains from Madrid to Zurich cover the 773 miles (1247 km) long route taking on average 20 h 58 min with our travel partners like Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Zürich HB.

Train companies: AVE from Madrid to Zurich trains

Travel between Madrid and Zurich on AVE trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Travel 773 miles (1247 km) to Zurich from Madrid comfortably with AVE, the high-speed trains from Spain’s national railroad company, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE train schedules and the best deals for the Madrid to Zurich trip so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation. Simply check the AVE train times and tickets for the journey, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets between Madrid and Zurich. Renfe also offers discount cards that you can add when buying your tickets with Omio, such as the + Renfe Youth 50 Card and the Gold Card.

AVE trains connect the most important cities in the country in just a few hours and offer a multitude of schedules throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. The AVE is undoubtedly Renfe's most popular train; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest trains in the entire world. All AVE trains have a restaurant, bathroom, WiFi and entertainment on board.

AVE from Madrid to Zurich train information:

Average Duration: 20 h 58 min
AVE frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Zurich

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Zurich.

The train time from Madrid to Zurich is on average 20 h 58 min for the 773 mile (1247 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Madrid and Zurich by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 9: 10 PM.

There are 4 trains a day from Madrid to Zurich which require at least one change with Renfe AVE. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Zurich. Take the fast train with Renfe AVE from Madrid to Zurich.

When taking a train from Madrid to Zurich, you can count on Renfe AVE for the best way to get you to Zurich. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Zurich from Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 10 PM.

When departing from Madrid, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Méndez Alvaro. When arriving in Zurich, you can end your trip in train stations like Zürich HB, Zürich Flughafen and Zürich Oerlikon.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zürich HB, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Zurich by train is April.

Yes, you can take a flight to Zurich from Madrid.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Zurich

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is the most popular Madrid railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Madrid for your trip to Zurich.

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