What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Brussels is to fly which costs €60 - €210 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Madrid to Brussels?

The distance between Madrid and Brussels is 1337 km. The road distance is 1540 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs €320 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Brussels?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Madrid to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Brussels bus from?

Madrid to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Brussels train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Brussels?

The best way to get from Madrid to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €700 and takes 12h 53m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 19h 44m.

Where does the Madrid to Brussels bus arrive?

Madrid to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madrid to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Brussels is 1540 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Madrid to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Brussels?

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Brussels.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid 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
4h 45m
€63–206
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
12h 53m
€329–697
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 44m
€138–246
Drive 1,540 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Brusselscar 1,540 km
15h 21m
€244–352
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 9m
€73–244
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
6h 47m
€136–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N1143
22h 35m
€130–220

Madrid to Brussels by train

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Distance: 1,336.5 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between 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 train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 53m.

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