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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $403.
Distance: 774 miles (1247 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$188 Average price | $143 Average price Cheapest | $403 Average price | $516 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 10m Average total duration 26h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Madrid:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Madrid costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $260 (€209) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Madrid costing on average $403 (€324).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 23m.
Bus takes on average 26h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Madrid
How to get from Zurich to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal3:25 AM27h30Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)6:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$981One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal3:25 AM27h30Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)6:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$981One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U210157:20 AM2h20EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:40 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal3:25 AM28h09Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)7:34 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$981One-way1 transfer
4733 · 31863:25 AM30h30Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1021One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM35h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1571One-way2 transfers
LX20206:55 AM2h25Zurich Airport9:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
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SN37315:15 PM6h10Zurich Airport11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2061One-way1 transfer
BA765 · BA4608:15 AM7h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Madrid:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Madrid costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $260 (€209) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Madrid costing on average $403 (€324).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 23m.
Bus takes on average 26h 40m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, KLM, Air France, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Nostrum, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Pascan Aviation, Iberojet, Air Serbia to go to Madrid by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 8 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, Air Nostrum, Edelweiss Air, Pascan Aviation, Iberojet.
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