The average train between Madrid and Châteauroux takes 25h 8m and the fastest train takes 22h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Châteauroux. 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 Châteauroux. 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 Châteauroux at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid to Châteauroux? 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 Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Châteauroux station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 8m.
Madrid to Châteauroux train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Châteauroux train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Chateauroux station.
Book your Madrid to Châteauroux train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Châteauroux is 832.9 km. The road distance is 1,451 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Chateauroux via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, and Montauban Ville Bourbon in around 14h 16m.