How to get from Madrid to Zurich
- 1247 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 20m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1247 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1247 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €44Checked Oct 9 | 4h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €63Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 24h 11mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€44Checked Oct 94h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€63Omio catalogue, Oct 1024h 11m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Munichflight
Lufthansa·2h 30m - 2Munich → ZurichflightLufthansa·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Zurich
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 23:35 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 23:35 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 23:35
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 34h 10m€63Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
LufthansaMadrid-Munich, Munich-ZurichSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-Zurich AirportBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Zurich works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Zurich, connecting in Munich, about 4h 20m. In total it's roughly €213 over 4h 20m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 23:35 and the last at 23:59, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Zurich?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 23:35 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Zurich leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zurich from Madrid?
About 1247 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €78 to €93. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Zurich?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Zurich?
About 4h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Zurich?
Madrid is MAD and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written MAD to ZRH.
Which operators run Madrid to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Lufthansa
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 5 Oct 2026