Madrid to St. Moritz: Road Trip Guide & Distance

796.7 miles 1282.1 km · straight line
956 miles estimated 1538.5 km · driving distance
19h 14min estimated drive time
€150 - €185 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Madrid from St. Moritz?

The distance from Madrid to St. Moritz is 796.7 miles (1282.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Moritz is located NE of Madrid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 956 miles, taking about 19h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Madrid is in Spain, while St. Moritz is in Switzerland.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Madrid and St. Moritz. 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 Madrid to St. Moritz

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 14min €150 - €185 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 5min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~25h 0min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madrid & St. Moritz

Quick Facts

Madrid
40.42°N, 3.70°W
Europe/Madrid
667m elevation
St. Moritz
46.49°N, 9.84°E
Europe/Zurich
1822m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients