The average train between Brussels and Madrid (Station) takes 20h 15m and the fastest train takes 19h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Madrid (Station). 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 (Station). 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 (Station) at 5:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 20h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brussels to Madrid (Station)? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Madrid (Station) station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
Brussels to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Brussels and Madrid (Station) is 1,312.9 km. The road distance is 2,006 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Madrid (Station) via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Nuevos Ministerios, and Intercambiador Av América Metro in around 13h 2m.