The average train between Madrid and Bruges takes 22h 1m and the fastest train takes 20h. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Bruges. 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 Bruges. 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 Bruges at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bruges station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
Madrid to Bruges train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Bruges train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Madrid to Bruges train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Bruges is 1,313.2 km. The road distance is 2,103 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bruges via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 53m.