The average train between Aachen and Madrid takes 22h 33m and the fastest train takes 21h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Madrid. 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 Aachen and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 9:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 22h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
Aachen to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Aachen to Madrid train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Madrid is 1,378.2 km. The road distance is 2,142 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 5m.