The average train between Madrid and Rome takes 26h 36m and the fastest train takes 23h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Rome. 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 and Rome. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Jean Vilar and take an average of 26h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Rome. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Rome station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 36m.
Madrid to Rome train services, operated by Twisto, depart from Caen station.
Madrid to Rome train services, operated by Twisto, arrive at Roma Termini station.
The distance between Madrid and Rome is 1,281.7 km. The road distance is 1,703 km.
You can take a vehicle from Madrid to Roma Termini via Jean Vilar, Gare SNCF, Caen, Paris St Lazare, Gare Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 54m.