How to travel from Brussels to Madrid

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Travel Information between Brussels and Madrid

distanceDistance816 miles (1316 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$59 - $536
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $59 (€51) • 20 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $118 (€102) • 2 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or Renfe AVE INT

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 816 miles (1316 km) to Madrid from Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or Renfe AVE INT among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Brussels to Madrid.

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from Brussels to Madrid

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
05:55PM21h25
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
03:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$701One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
05:55PM21h25
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
03:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$701One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Air Europa
06:55PM2h25
Brussels Airport (BRU)
09:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$3421One-way
0 transfers
Other options
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:30AM22h15
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
09:45AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1121One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
03:00PM22h20
Bruxelles, Gare du Nord
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$1411One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
03:40PM21h40
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$1471One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
10:10PM10h40
Brussels Airport (BRU)
08:50AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2491One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
10:10PM15h40
Brussels Airport (BRU)
01:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2491One-way
1 transfer
Brussels Airlines
08:55PM2h30
Brussels Airport (BRU)
11:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2921One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Brussels to Madrid

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When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Brussels to Madrid, 91,30% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Brussels to Madrid, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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Find the best route from Brussels to Madrid with Omio's travel partners Air Nostrum, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Renfe is Spain’s national travel company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These travel types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter travel and Trenhotel night travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

        FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Madrid

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        You can get to Madrid from Brussels 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $59 (€51).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Madrid:

        A bus is $59 (€51) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $118 (€102) from Brussels to Madrid.

        Taking a bus costs $477 (€414) less than taking a train, which costs on average $536 (€465) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel to Madrid from Brussels is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 20 h 45 min of travel time.

        Getting to Madrid by train takes 20 h 2 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 816 miles (1316 km) between Brussels and Madrid.

        The average frequency per day from Brussels to Madrid is:

        • 1 bus a day.
        • Around 1 train per day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Madrid:

        • Most travelers catch their bus from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
        • Most travelers take a flight from Brussels Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Madrid:

        • You can travel to Madrid from Brussels by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Eurolines Switzerland or Ovanesovi Group. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $54 (€46) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Madrid.
        • You can travel between Brussels and Madrid by flight with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Nostrum, TAP Portugal, Alitalia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines or SWISS. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $108 (€94) with Ryanair from Brussels to Madrid.
        • You can take a train from Brussels to Madrid with Renfe AVE INT, Renfe, Renfe-SNCF, SNCF | TGV, AVE or Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for $531 (€461) with Eurostar from Brussels to Madrid.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Madrid with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus with.
        • Take a direct flight with Iberia, Brussels Airlines or Air Europa.
        • Direct services by train with.

        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 to Madrid from Brussels.

        Many of our customers traveling from Brussels to Madrid don't make Madrid their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Madrid are Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Madrid to any of these top destinations today!
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