The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Brussels takes 21h 28m and the fastest train takes 19h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Brussels. 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 Madrid Airport (MAD) and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 12:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Brussels at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuevos Ministerios and take an average of 21h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Brussels station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Brussels train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Brussels train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Brussels train tickets online with Metro de Madrid, Renfe Cercanias and 6 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Brussels is 1,305 km. The road distance is 2,031 km.
You can take a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 41m.