The average train between Aalst and Madrid takes 20h 35m and the fastest train takes 20h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Aalst 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 Aalst and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 12:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Aalst is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 20h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Aalst station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
Aalst to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Aalst to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Aalst to Madrid train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Aalst and Madrid is 1,313.5 km. The road distance is 2,050 km.
You can take a train from Alost to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 10m.