Amsterdam to Madrid train with AVE

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€486

Average price

€486

Fastest journey

23 h 35 m

Average duration

23 h 35 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

1481 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Madrid will cost around €486 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €486.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Madrid without transferring at least 3 times.

Eurostar
04:10PM23h35
Amsterdam
03:45PMMadrid
4861One-way
3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, and a train costs an average of €385.

Distance: 1481 km

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Bus

€452

Average price

€241

Average price

€143

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Cheapest

1h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 39m

Average total duration

3h 39m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

24h 37m

Average total duration

24h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

-

CO2 emissions

4.4 - 8.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Madrid

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Trains from Amsterdam to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €385 but you can travel from only €62 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €62
Distance
1481 km
Average train duration
1h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
€385
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
22h 41m
First train
15:10
Last train
16:10
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €62

Train companies: AVE and Thalys trains Amsterdam to Madrid

You can travel by train between Amsterdam and Madrid with AVE and Thalys for as low as €499. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Looking for a comfortable way to travel between Amsterdam and Madrid? Reserve your Renfe AVE train to Madrid from Amsterdam with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national train operator that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Amsterdam to Madrid trip. Omio shows you current AVE timetables and tickets to cover the 918 miles (1481 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this route. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.

As the main high-speed train service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, WC, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE trains one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travellers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!

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