The average train between Madrid and Oberhausen takes 24h 55m and the fastest train takes 23h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Oberhausen. 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 Oberhausen. 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 Oberhausen at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 54m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid to Oberhausen? 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 Oberhausen. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Oberhausen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.
Madrid to Oberhausen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Oberhausen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Oberhausen train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Oberhausen is 1,473.2 km. The road distance is 2,282 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Oberhausen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 16h 36m.