The average train between Madrid and Calais takes 23h 51m and the fastest train takes 22h 40m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid to Calais. 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 5 times a week between Madrid and Calais. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Calais. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Calais station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.
Madrid to Calais train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Calais train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Madrid to Calais train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Calais is 1,247.6 km. The road distance is 2,035 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Calais Ville via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Lille Europe in around 14h 51m.