EN
DE
TR
ES
FR
ITZurich to Madrid Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Madrid (Spain) · about 1247 km
See prices for Zurich → Madrid
Compare all available departures and find the cheapest ticket.
Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Madrid, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €47.98 for travel on 7 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 26 h 30 min (17 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Madrid: what to expect
Zurich and Madrid are about 1247 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to Spain. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1247 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Madrid tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Monday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €65.48, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Madrid
- Madrid's Sobrino de Botín is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest restaurant in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Madrid has a genuine ancient Egyptian temple: Debod, from the early 2nd century BC, donated to Spain by Egypt in 1968. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Madrid's Plaza Mayor was built between 1580 and 1619, and 237 balconies overlook the square. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Madrid
How long does the journey from Zurich to Madrid take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 26 h 30 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Madrid?
The lowest fare seen recently is €47.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 7 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026). Monday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €65.48). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Madrid?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.