What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid (Station) and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Madrid Barajas Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid (Station) and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Intercambiador Av América Metro and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Madrid (Station) to Brussels?

The distance between Madrid (Station) and Brussels is 1345 km. The road distance is 1536.7 km.

How do I travel from Madrid (Station) to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 13h 32m and costs €320 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid (Station) to Brussels bus from?

Madrid (Station) to Brussels bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid (Station) to Brussels train from?

Madrid (Station) to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid (Station) to Brussels?

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €700 and takes 13h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 23h 41m.

Where does the Madrid (Station) to Brussels bus arrive?

Madrid (Station) to Brussels bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where does the Madrid (Station) to Brussels train arrive?

Madrid (Station) to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid (Station) to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Brussels is 1537 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Brussels.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid (Station) to Brussels?

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

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Madrid (Station) to Brussels - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Brussels by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Fly to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAD - BRU
5h 9m
€68–211
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
13h 32m
€328–696
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N1143
23h 41m
€131–232
Drive 1,536.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid (Station) to Brusselscar 1,536.7 km
15h 15m
€243–351
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAD - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Centraltrain
6h 35m
€78–290
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
7h 8m
€136–337
Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteizbus Alsa / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 21m
€140–252

Madrid (Station) to Brussels by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 1,344.7 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain and Brussels, Belgium?

Iberia, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid (Station) to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Intercambiador Av América Metro, Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 32m.

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