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)
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€382 Average price | €301 Average price | €97 Average price Cheapest |
15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 14m Average total duration 21h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 |
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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