The average train between Madrid and Aachen, Hbf takes 23h 11m and the fastest train takes 21h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Aachen, Hbf. 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 and Aachen, Hbf. 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, Hbf at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid to Aachen, Hbf? 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 to Aachen, Hbf. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Aachen, Hbf station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.
Madrid to Aachen, Hbf train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Aachen, Hbf train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Aachen, Hbf train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Aachen, Hbf is 1,377.8 km. The road distance is 2,142 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 14h 39m.