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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Madrid
Cheapest price
€277
Average price
€301
Fastest journey
12 h 36 m
Average duration
13 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Madrid will cost around €301 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €277.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Madrid without transferring at least 2 times.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €426.
Distance: 1316 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€426 Average price | €163 Average price | €103 Average price Cheapest |
14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 28m Average total duration 15h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Madrid trains for today, Friday, February 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 9812+09742+06200 | On time 7:05 AM Brussels-Midi | 14h37 | 9:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 9812+09742+06210 | On time 7:05 AM Brussels-Midi | 15h47 | 10:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 9826+09742+06200 | On time 9:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h36 | 9:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 9826+09742+06210 | On time 9:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h46 | 10:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Madrid
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Trains from Brussels to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €426 but you can travel from only €38 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 17:20. The fastest train covers the 1316 km distance in 22h 5m.
Distance 1316 km |
Average train duration 13h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €426 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 22h 5m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 17:20 |
Train companies: AVE, TGV, Eurostar from Brussels to Madrid trainsAVE, TGV, Eurostar trains will get you between Brussels and Madrid from €38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Madrid
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