The average train between Madrid and Amsterdam takes 22h 58m and the fastest train takes 21h. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal station via Barcelona-Sants station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 58m.
Madrid to Amsterdam train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
The distance between Madrid and Amsterdam is 1481.5 km. The road distance is 1743 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Amsterdam Centraal via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 15h 25m.