The average train between Leuven and Madrid takes 21h 3m and the fastest train takes 20h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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 Leuven and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 21h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
Leuven to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Leuven to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Leuven to Madrid train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Madrid is 1,332.3 km. The road distance is 2,023 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 28m.