The average train between Madrid and Ghent takes 21h 44m and the fastest train takes 19h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Ghent. 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 Ghent. 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 Ghent at 7:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Ghent station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.
Madrid to Ghent train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Ghent train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Madrid and Ghent is 1,313.6 km. The road distance is 2,044 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 7m.
