The average train between Madrid and Brussels takes 20h 51m and the fastest train takes 18h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Brussels. 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 Brussels. 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 Brussels at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 20h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station via Barcelona-Sants station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.
Madrid to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Brussels train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
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The distance between Madrid and Brussels is 1316.5 km. The road distance is 1540 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 51m.
