The average train between Madrid and Braunschweig takes 32h 5m and the fastest train takes 28h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Braunschweig. 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 Braunschweig. 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 Braunschweig at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 32h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 18m • 4 changes
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36h 38m • 4 changes
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28h 18m • 4 changes
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36h 38m • 4 changes
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28h 18m • 4 changes
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36h 38m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Braunschweig. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Braunschweig station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.
Madrid to Braunschweig train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Braunschweig train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Madrid to Braunschweig train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Braunschweig is 1,705.2 km. The road distance is 2,567 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 19h 19m.