The average train between Ghent and Madrid takes 21h 7m and the fastest train takes 20h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 Ghent and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 21h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Madrid station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.
Ghent to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Ghent to Madrid train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Madrid is 1,313.6 km. The road distance is 2,044 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 13m.
