The average train between Madrid and Düsseldorf takes 25h 18m and the fastest train takes 23h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Düsseldorf. 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 once daily between Madrid and Düsseldorf. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Düsseldorf at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Düsseldorf. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Düsseldorf station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.
Madrid to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Düsseldorf train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Düsseldorf is 1,447 km. The road distance is 2,270 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Düsseldorf Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 16h 13m.