The average train between Madrid and Amsterdam takes 22h 46m and the fastest train takes 21h 9m. There is at least one train 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 once 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 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 22h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 30m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid to Amsterdam? 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 to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.
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 Viajeros and 4 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 5m.