The average train between Geilenkirchen and Madrid takes 23h 17m and the fastest train takes 22h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Geilenkirchen 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 Geilenkirchen and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geilenkirchen is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 23h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Geilenkirchen to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 17m.
Geilenkirchen to Madrid train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Geilenkirchen to Madrid train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Geilenkirchen and Madrid is 1,396.7 km. The road distance is 2,193 km.
You can take a train from Geilenkirchen to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Aachen Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 52m.