How to travel from Madrid to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €371.

Distance: 1316 km

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Train

€166

Average price

€74

Average price

Cheapest

€380

Average price

5h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 59m

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22h 0m

Average total duration

21h 30m

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30m

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15h 45m

Average total duration

15h 15m

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30m

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3.9 - 7.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.3kg

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Ryanair

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Madrid to Brussels

How to get from Madrid to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 50327
    6:35 PM21h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    731One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 50327
    6:35 PM21h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    731One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3722
    12:40 PM2h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:55 PMBrussels Airport
    3301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4004 · 1657
    3:30 PM20h30
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    12:00 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Infobusundefined · undefined
    3:30 PM20h30
    Madrid
    12:00 PMCentral Station
    971One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM22h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    3:35 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1508+KLM CityhopperKL1701
    8:30 PM11h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:35 AMBrussels Airport
    2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB737+Eurostar9398
    11:30 AM11h36
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    2741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX1091+Eurostar9958
    7:05 AM9h01
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    4:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    3001One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Madrid to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is a bus with an average price of €74.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Brussels:

A bus is €92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Brussels costing on average €166.

A bus is €306 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Brussels costing on average €380.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 15m.

Bus takes on average 21h 30m.

The Madrid to Brussels distance is approximately 1316 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Brussels is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Vueling, Iberojet, TAP Portugal, KLM, Lufthansa, Alba Star, Air Nostrum, Pascan Aviation, ITA, Air Baltic to go to Brussels by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Brussels:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Iberojet, Alba Star, Air Nostrum, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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