The average train between Madrid and Burgos takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Burgos. 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 Burgos. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Burgos at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 3m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Burgos. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Burgos station via Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Madrid to Burgos train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Burgos train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
Book your Madrid to Burgos train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Madrid and Burgos is 213 km. The road distance is 309 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Lima every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Renfe AVE also services this route 3 times a day.