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Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Madrid

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Madrid from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
$127
tomorrow
$126
Friday
$142
Saturday
$121
Sunday
$96
Monday
$103
Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 27h 10m 10:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 1:20 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $127
FlixBus 30h 55m 3:35 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 10:30 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $133
FlixBus 34h 25m 10:15 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $145
FlixBus 25h 10m 2:25 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 3:35 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $147
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Madrid via Lyon, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      26h 20m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      9:40 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • ALSA
      17h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      4:45 PM
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $47
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $44

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 10m 6:05 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 10:15 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $126
FlixBus 35h 55m 8:00 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $128
FlixBus 27h 10m 10:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 1:20 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $133
FlixBus 28h 5m 6:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 10:15 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $143
FlixBus 26h 50m 7:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 10:15 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $143
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Madrid via Lyon, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      26h 20m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      9:40 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • ALSA
      17h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      4:45 PM
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $47
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $43

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 27h 10m 10:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 1:20 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $142
FlixBus 25h 15m 7:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $143
FlixBus 34h 25m 10:15 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $149
FlixBus 35h 55m 8:00 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $153
FlixBus 25h 10m 2:25 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 3:35 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $172
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Madrid via Lyon, you can save more than $59? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      26h 20m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      9:40 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • ALSA
      17h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      4:45 PM
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $47
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $59

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 10m 6:05 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 10:15 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $121
FlixBus 25h 10m 2:25 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 3:35 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $134
FlixBus 26h 30m 6:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $138
FlixBus 28h 5m 6:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 10:15 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $141
FlixBus 27h 10m 10:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 1:20 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $143
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Madrid via Lyon, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      26h 20m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      9:40 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • ALSA
      17h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      4:45 PM
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $47
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 27h 10m 10:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 1:20 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $96
FlixBus 35h 55m 8:00 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $96
FlixBus 34h 25m 10:15 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $99
FlixBus 26h 30m 6:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $114
FlixBus 24h 50m 2:35 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 3:25 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $123
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Madrid via Lyon, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      27h 45m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      1:25 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • ALSA
      17h 25m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      9:55 AM
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $47
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 34h 25m 10:15 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $103
FlixBus 27h 10m 10:10 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 1:20 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $110
FlixBus 25h 15m 7:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 8:40 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $111
FlixBus 35h 55m 8:00 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 7:55 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $115
FlixBus 25h 10m 2:25 PM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 3:35 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station  Economy $119
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Madrid via Lyon, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      24h 5m
      0
      9:50 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      4:25 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • ALSA
      17h 25m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      9:55 AM
      Madrid
      Mendez Alvaro Train Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $47
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $30

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zurich to Madrid is $80 on 5/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Madrid

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Madrid are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Zurich to Madrid. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Zurich and Madrid.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Zurich to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Madrid, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Madrid

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Zurich to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Madrid starting from $80!

Cheapest Bus $80
Fastest Bus 24h 50m
Earliest Bus 3:35 AM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 774.8 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Madrid

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Zurich for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
Wednesday 04/29
$127
Thursday 04/30
$126
Friday 05/01
$142
Saturday 05/02
$121
Sunday 05/03
$96
Monday 05/04
$103
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$91
Saturday 05/09
Sunday 05/10
$81
Monday 05/11
Tuesday 05/12
$80
Wednesday 05/13
$168
Thursday 05/14
$131
Friday 05/15
$116
Saturday 05/16
Sunday 05/17
Monday 05/18
Tuesday 05/19
Wednesday 05/20
$92
Thursday 05/21
$81
Friday 05/22
$96
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Madrid, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $81, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Madrid. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $112.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Madrid, with $80. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $119.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Zurich to Madrid are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Madrid

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zurich and Madrid.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Madrid? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Madrid.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Madrid

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Zurich to Madrid? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Madrid? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Madrid bus

How much does a Zurich Madrid bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $80 and takes 35h 55m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Madrid?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $80 and $172. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Madrid each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Madrid take?

The fastest bus from Zurich to Madrid is offered by FlixBus and takes 24h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $172. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Madrid?

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from Zurich starts at 3:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zurich to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Madrid starts at 10:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Madrid route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Madrid, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Zurich to Madrid bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zurich to Madrid on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Zurich to Madrid?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Zurich and Madrid. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Zurich to Madrid?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Zurich and Madrid change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Madrid

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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