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The average train between Madrid and Rome takes 46h 52m and the fastest train takes 36h 59m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Madrid to Rome. 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 a week between Madrid and Rome. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Rome at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 46h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Rome. 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 46h 52m.
Madrid to Rome train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Madrid and Rome is 1363.3 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.
