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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 €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. 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 €51, and a train costs an average of €409.
Distance: 1316 km
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€214 Average price | €110 Average price Cheapest | €409 Average price |
6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 1m Average total duration 20h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Brussels to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Madrid
Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Madrid.
You can get from Brussels to Madrid 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Brussels is by taking a coach, which costs on average €44.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Madrid:
A coach is €12 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €56 from Brussels to Madrid.
Taking a coach costs €420 less than taking a train, which costs on average €464 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Brussels is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Getting to Madrid by coach takes 20 h 45 min on average.
Train takes 21 h 32 min on average.
The distance between Brussels and Madrid is around 1316 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Madrid is:
- 18 coaches a day.
- 51 flights per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Brussels and Madrid as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Brussels to Madrid:
- Most travellers board their plane from Brussels Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Madrid:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can take you to Madrid by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Madrid for €44.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal or Lufthansa Cityline (2) for flights to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Brussels to Madrid tickets on Omio for €56.
- Travel with Eurostar for trains to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar Brussels to Madrid tickets on Omio for €464.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- 7 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines or Air Europa.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Brussels to Madrid.
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