What is the distance between Madrid and Zürich?

The distance between Madrid and Zürich is approximately 1249 km (774 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Zürich?

Buses departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid will take you to Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich.

Bus Madrid to Zürich from $152 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Zürich on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Madrid (South)	1d 3h	7:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	11:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 4h	7:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Madrid (South)	1d 4h	7:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Madrid (South)	1d 4h	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:40 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid to Zürich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

1254 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$158 - $429	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$115 - $115	Average Duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Zürich?

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Estación Sur

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Zürich by bus

What is the distance between Madrid and Zürich?
The distance between Madrid and Zürich is approximately 1249 km (774 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Zürich?
Buses departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid will take you to Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$217

11-17

$197

Today

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11-19

No data

11-20

$157

11-21

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11-22

$166

11-23

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The cheapest trip from Madrid to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $157

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $157 to $323 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-20.