The average train between Madrid and Brussels takes 20h 59m and the fastest train takes 19h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 and Brussels. 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 Brussels at 6:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 20h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Brussels station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.
Madrid to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Madrid to Brussels train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Brussels is 1,315.2 km. The road distance is 1,993 km.
You can take a train from Sol to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 47m.
