Davos to Madrid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

806.7 miles 1298.2 km · straight line
968 miles estimated 1557.8 km · driving distance
19h 28min estimated drive time
CHF 187 - CHF 231 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Davos from Madrid?

The distance from Davos to Madrid is 806.7 miles (1298.2 km) as the crow flies. Madrid is located WSW of Davos. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968 miles, taking about 19h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Davos is in Switzerland, while Madrid is in Spain.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Davos and Madrid. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Davos to Madrid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 28min CHF 187 - CHF 231 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 22min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 18min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davos & Madrid

Quick Facts

Davos
46.80°N, 9.84°E
Europe/Zurich
1560m elevation
Madrid
40.42°N, 3.70°W
Europe/Madrid
667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients