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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zurich to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 17 Jul

Cheapest price

£110

Average price

£191

Fastest journey

1 d 5 h 45 m

Average duration

1 d 14 h 5 m

Buses per day

Distance

1247 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Zurich to Madrid will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £110.

Fast coaches

To travel from Zurich to Madrid you need to make at least one change.

4733 · 3166

03:2529h45

Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)

09:10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£1101One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

17:2038h30

Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)

07:50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£1931One-way

2 changes

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

17:2037h55

Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)

07:15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)

£2201One-way

2 changes

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

09:0046h10

Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)

07:10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)

£2391One-way

3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, and a train costs an average of £262.

Distance: 1247 km

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£134 Average Price Cheapest	£174 Average Price	£262 Average Price
26h 52m Average total duration 26h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions	3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions	0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Zurich to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 17 July

Last updated at 21:15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
4733 · 3166	01:25 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)	29h45	07:10 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	07:00 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)	46h10	05:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	3 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	15:20 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)	37h55	05:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	15:20 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)	38h30	05:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Zurich to Madrid

Switzerland

Spain

Buses from Zurich to Madrid run on average 3 times per day, taking around 26h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £60 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 £60

Distance

1247 km

Average bus duration

26h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

£73

Buses per day

Fastest bus

29h 45m

First bus

00:25

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £60

Coach companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus Zurich to Madrid

Travel to Madrid from Zurich from £50 with Omio’s coach partners Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Zurich to Madrid coach information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 23 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £50

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Zurich to Madrid coach information:

Average Duration: 38 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £87

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance coach services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the coaches include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

FAQs: Zurich to Madrid coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Zurich to Madrid 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 Zurich to Madrid.

Cheap coach tickets from Zurich to Madrid can start from as little as £87 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Zurich to Madrid is £144; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Zurich to Madrid coach travel time is 38 h 40 min for the 773 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Zurich to Madrid leaves at 08: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Zurich to Madrid leaves at 16: 20.

There are 2 coaches a day from Zurich to Madrid which require at least one change with Alsa, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from Zurich to Madrid, you can count on Alsa, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Zurich and Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

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

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

You have options as you can travel between Zurich and Madrid 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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

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

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

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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

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

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

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

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

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

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Madrid

Zurich

Madrid

The major coach station for departures in Zurich is Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) for your trip from Zurich to Madrid.

Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) Wifi