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The average train between Madrid and Rome takes 26h 39m and the fastest train takes 23h 8m. 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 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Jean Vilar and take an average of 26h 39m. 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 Caen station and arriving at Roma Termini station via Le Mans station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.
Madrid to Rome train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Madrid to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
The distance between Madrid and Rome is 1281.7 km. The road distance is 1595 km.
You can take a vehicle from Madrid to Roma Termini via Jean Vilar, Gare SNCF, Caen, Le Mans, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 18m.
