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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£170

Average price

£172

Fastest journey

1 d 21 h 30 m

Average duration

2 d 3 h 58 m

Buses per day

Distance

1247 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Zurich will cost around £172 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £170.

Fast coaches

To travel from Madrid to Zurich you need to make at least 2 changes.

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

23:2558h25

Madrid

09:50Zurich

£1701One-way

3 changes

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

20:5045h30

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

18:20Zurich

£1751One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg.

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Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£129 Average Price Cheapest	£138 Average Price	£271 Average Price
1d 41h 5m average duration 1d 40h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	12h 8m average duration Fastest 9h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	1d 25h 39m average duration 1d 25h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Zurich

Spain

Switzerland

Buses from Madrid to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1d 40h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £96 but you can travel from only £49 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £49

Distance

1247 km

Average bus duration

1d 40h 35m

Cheapest ticket price

£96

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1d 36h 0m

First bus

00:25

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £49

Coach companies: Alsa, Infobus and FlixBus Madrid to Zurich

Find the best coaches between Madrid and Zurich with Omio's travel partners Alsa, Infobus and FlixBus from £49. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Coach information from Madrid to Zurich with Alsa:

Average Duration: 22 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £49
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Coach information from Madrid to Zurich with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 37 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £106

FAQs: Madrid to Zurich coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Zurich with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Zurich.

Cheap coach tickets from Madrid to Zurich can start from as little as £74 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Madrid to Zurich is £137; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Madrid to Zurich is 37 h to travel the 773 mile long trip, with around there are 3 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 15: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 22: 30.

There are 3 coaches a day from Madrid to Zurich which require at least one change with Alsa, FlixBus, Infobus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the journey from Madrid to Zurich you can take a coach with Alsa, FlixBus, Infobus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Zurich from Madrid on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Zurich by coach is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Zurich including taking a coach, train or flight.

No, the coach from Madrid to Zurich has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Madrid to Zurich.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Madrid to Zurich.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Madrid to Zurich.

No, luggage for the coach from Madrid to Zurich needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Madrid to Zurich.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Madrid to Zurich.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Madrid to Zurich.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Madrid to Zurich.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Zurich

Madrid

Zurich

The major coach station for departures in Madrid is Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses for your trip from Madrid to Zurich.

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses Wifi