Madrid to Zurich train

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Overview: Train from Madrid to Zurich

distanceDistance773 miles
durationAverage train duration16 h 35 min
priceAverage train ticket price£383 (€437)
frequencyTrain frequency1 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesAVE

Trains from Madrid to Zurich cover the 773 miles long journey taking on average 16 h 35 min with our travel partners like AVE. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £383, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £323.

Train companies: Renfe AVE INT, SBB and AVE trains Madrid to Zurich

Buy your official Renfe AVE INT, SBB and AVE train tickets from Madrid to Zurich from £295 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Madrid and Zurich. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

FAQs: Madrid to Zurich train

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Zurich.
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Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Zurich can start from as little as £323 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Zurich is £383; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Madrid to Zurich is on average 16 h 35 min   for the 773 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Zurich from Madrid by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 06: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Madrid to Zurich leaves at 21: 10.
There is 1 train a day from Madrid to Zurich which require at least one change with AVE. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the journey from Madrid to Zurich you can take a train with AVE. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Madrid and Zurich on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 10.
You have options as you can travel from Madrid to Zurich 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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