The average train between Madrid and Gstaad takes 27h 29m and the fastest train takes 23h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Gstaad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Gstaad. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Gstaad at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Gstaad. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Gstaad station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.
Madrid to Gstaad train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Gstaad train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Gstaad station.
Book your Madrid to Gstaad train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Gstaad is 1,112.3 km. The road distance is 1,564 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gstaad via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Montreux in around 15h 42m.