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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Madrid takes 25h 41m and the fastest train takes 25h 31m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bologna 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.

25h 41m
Duration
1,920 km
Distance
€280
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bologna to Madrid train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bologna and Madrid. The service departs Bologna at 9:11 PM at night, which arrives into Madrid at 22:42:00. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 25h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe Viajerosiryo26h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe Viajerosiryo25h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe Viajerosiryo25h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,920.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 41m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 44m.

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