The average train between Madrid and Briançon takes 22h 14m and the fastest train takes 12h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Briançon. 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 once daily between Madrid and Briançon. 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 Briançon at 6:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid to Briançon? 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 Briançon. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Briançon station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 14m.
Madrid to Briançon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Briançon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Briançon station.
Book your Madrid to Briançon train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Briançon is 980.8 km. The road distance is 1,407 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Briançon via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud in around 13h 49m.