The average train between Madrid and Aachen Central Station takes 23h 13m and the fastest train takes 21h 43m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Aachen Central Station. 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 Aachen Central Station. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Aachen Central Station at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Aachen Central Station. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Aachen Central Station station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 13m.
Madrid to Aachen Central Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Aachen Central Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Aachen Central Station train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Aachen Central Station is 1,377.8 km. The road distance is 2,161 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Aachen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 15h 6m.