The average train between Madrid and Antwerp takes 21h 38m and the fastest train takes 19h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Antwerp. 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 Antwerp. 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 Antwerp at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Antwerp? 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 Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Antwerp station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
Madrid to Antwerp train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Antwerp train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Madrid to Antwerp train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Antwerp is 1,353.6 km. The road distance is 2,058 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Anvers-Central via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 52m.