The average train between Brussels and Madrid takes 20h 35m and the fastest train takes 19h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 Brussels and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 12:43 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord 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 Brussels to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Paris Nord station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
Brussels to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Brussels and Madrid is 1316.5 km. The road distance is 1543 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 12h 35m.
