The average train between Florence and Madrid takes 27h 58m and the fastest train takes 26h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence 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 Florence and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 12:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Florence is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 27h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 57m • 4 changes
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28h 49m • 4 changes
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26h 57m • 4 changes
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28h 49m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Florence station and arriving at Madrid station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 58m.
Florence to Madrid train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Florence to Madrid train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Florence to Madrid train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Florence and Madrid is 1,286.7 km. The road distance is 1,958 km.
You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 27m.