The average train between Bruges and Madrid takes 21h 12m and the fastest train takes 20h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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 Bruges and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 21h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Madrid station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.
Bruges to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Bruges to Madrid train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bruges and Madrid is 1,313.2 km. The road distance is 2,109 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 26m.