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Trip Overview

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.

20h 51m
Duration
1,991 km
Distance
€443
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
12h 43m
€320–658

Madrid to Brussels train times

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 6:47 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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  • Distance: 1,991.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 51m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Brussels, Belgium?

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 43m.

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