The average train between Madrid and Belgium takes 20h 59m and the fastest train takes 18h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Belgium. 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 Belgium. 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 Belgium at 7:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 20h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Belgium station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.
Madrid to Belgium train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Belgium train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The distance between Madrid and Belgium is 1,308.6 km. The road distance is 2,012 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bourse via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Brussels-Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 13h.