The average train between Mechelen and Madrid takes 21h 3m and the fastest train takes 20h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Madrid. 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 Mechelen and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 11:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 21h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
Mechelen to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Madrid train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Mechelen to Madrid train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Mechelen and Madrid is 1,337.8 km. The road distance is 2,015 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 36m.