How to get from Zurich to Madrid
- 1247 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 24h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1247 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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1247 km
Zurich to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zurich Airport → Madrid Barajasbus
FlixBus·24h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Zurich to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€57November 2026
€62Departures from Zurich to Madrid
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:25 and the last at 14:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 14:25 | 14:25 |
All departures
- 14:25
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 45m€121Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to Madrid Barajas, about 24h 30m. In total it's roughly €94 over 24h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 24h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:25 and the last at 14:25, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Madrid?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 14:25 and 14:25.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Madrid leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Madrid from Zurich?
About 1247 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €94. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Madrid?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026