The average train between Bielefeld and Madrid takes 27h 17m and the fastest train takes 24h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Bielefeld 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 once daily between Bielefeld and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 27h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 30m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Madrid station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 17m.
Bielefeld to Madrid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Madrid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Bielefeld to Madrid train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bielefeld and Madrid is 1,592.4 km. The road distance is 2,398 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 24m.