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The train between Madrid and Italy takes 36h 59m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Madrid and Italy. The service departs Madrid at 8:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Italy at 09:19:00. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 36h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Italy. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Roma Termini station via Barcelona-Sants station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 59m.
Madrid to Italy train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Italy train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Madrid and Italy is 1382 km. The road distance is 1912 km.
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.
