The average train between Madrid Atocha Station and Brussels takes 21h 16m and the fastest train takes 18h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Atocha Station 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 Atocha Station and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Atocha Station is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Brussels at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 21h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Madrid Atocha Station station and arriving at Brussels station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Brussels is 1,317.2 km. The road distance is 2,011 km.
You can take a vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 6m.