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Madrid to Italy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Italy takes 37h 9m and the fastest train takes 36h 57m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid to Italy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h 9m
Duration
2,290 km
Distance
€335
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Italy train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Madrid and Italy. The earliest departure is at 8:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Italy at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 37h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTreno36h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTreno36h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTreno37h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTreno36h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTreno36h 59m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Italy? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,290 km
  • Duration: 37h 9m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Italy?

You can take a train from Sol to Roma Termini via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 24m.

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