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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 €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 €51, and a train costs an average of €373.

Distance: 817 miles (1316 km)

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15h 45m

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3.9 - 7.9kg

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Madrid to Brussels?

The best time to book your train from Madrid to Brussels is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Madrid to Brussels route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Brussels per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Madrid to Brussels.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Brussels

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Trains from Madrid to Brussels run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $464 (€373) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by flight.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $50 (€40)
Distance
817 miles (1316 km)
Average train duration
15h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
$464 (€373)
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
11h 37m
First train
06:00
Last train
10:17
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
Flight from $50 (€40)

Train providers: Renfe, Renfe (3) and Renfe-SNCF from Madrid to Brussels trains

Travel on Renfe, Renfe (3) and Renfe-SNCF trains to Brussels from Madrid at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.

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