The average train between Madrid and Hilden takes 24h 25m and the fastest train takes 23h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Hilden. 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 Hilden. 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 Hilden at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Hilden. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Hilden station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
Madrid to Hilden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Hilden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Hilden train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Hilden is 1,449 km. The road distance is 2,260 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Duesseldorf-Benrath via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 16h 18m.