The average train between Madrid and Rome takes 13h 49m and the fastest train takes 10h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Rome. 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 3 times a day between Madrid and Rome. 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 Rome at 4:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 13h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Rome. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Rome station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
Madrid to Rome train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Rome train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Madrid and Rome is 1,054.3 km. The road distance is 1,704 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Rome via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, and Saint-Lazare in around 11h 29m.