The average train between Calais and Madrid takes 16h 13m and the fastest train takes 14h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Calais 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 6 times a week between Calais and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 16h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Lille Flandres station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
Calais to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Calais and Madrid is 1247.6 km. The road distance is 1495 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 29m.
