The average train between Madrid (Station) and Brussels takes 21h 10m and the fastest train takes 19h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid (Station) 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 twice daily between Madrid (Station) and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 12:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Brussels at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Intercambiador Av América Metro and take an average of 21h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid (Station) to Brussels? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Brussels station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
Madrid (Station) to Brussels train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid (Station) to Brussels train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Brussels is 1,312.9 km. The road distance is 2,019 km.
You can take a vehicle from Madrid (Station) to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Intercambiador Av América Metro, Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 32m.