The average train between Madrid and Brussels takes 25h 22m and the fastest train takes 20h 4m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Madrid and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Brussels at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 25h 22m. 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 25h 22m.
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 Viajeros and 4 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.
