The average train between Madrid and Amsterdam takes 23h 16m and the fastest train takes 21h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 23h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.
Madrid to Amsterdam train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Amsterdam train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Madrid to Amsterdam train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Amsterdam is 1,480.2 km. The road distance is 2,199 km.
You can take a train from Sol to Amsterdam Centraal via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 15h 6m.
