How to travel from Zurich to Madrid

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Travel Information to Madrid from Zurich

Distance773 miles (1247 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$68 - $364
Cheapest modeFlight • $68 (€62) • 2 h 25 min
Fastest modeFlight • $68 (€62) • 2 h 25 min
Popular travel companiesAlsa, Iberia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Travel 773 miles (1247 km) by train, bus or flight between Zurich and Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Iberia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Madrid.

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from Zurich to Madrid

How to get from Zurich to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Zurich to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

easyJetU21017
05:45PM2h25
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
08:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

easyJetU21017
05:45PM2h25
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
08:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU21017
05:45PM2h25
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
08:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM35h55
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:20AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$1741One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM36h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2601One-way
2 transfers
TAP PortugalTP931 · TP1022
01:30PM10h00
Zurich Airport
11:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1801One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP933 · TP1022
06:00PM5h30
Zurich Airport
11:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1951One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX1676
11:05AM2h25
Zurich Airport
01:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Zurich to Madrid.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to Madrid from Zurich. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Zurich is by taking a flight, which costs on average $68 (€62).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Madrid:

Taking a flight costs $48 (€44) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $117 (€105) for the same trip.

A flight is $295 (€266) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Zurich to Madrid costing on average $364 (€328).

The quickest way to travel between Zurich and Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 38 h 50 min on average.

Train takes on average 43 h 13 min.

You should expect to travel around 773 miles (1247 km) between Zurich and Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Madrid is:

  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • 51 flights per day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Zurich to Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Madrid:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
  • Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Zurich to Madrid depart from Zurich Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Madrid:

  • Travel with Alsa or FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alsa Zurich to Madrid tickets on Omio for $62 (€56).
  • Iberia, Air Europa, LAER, SWISS, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, TAP Portugal, Alitalia or Air Serbia can take you to Madrid by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Europa from Zurich to Madrid for $68 (€62).
  • Travel with Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) for trains to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) Zurich to Madrid tickets on Omio for $364 (€328).

Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Madrid with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct flights per day to take to Madrid with Iberia, Air Europa or LAER.

Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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