When traveling between Brussels and Madrid, where do I depart from Brussels and where do I arrive in Madrid?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Madrid: Buses from Brussels to Madrid most often leave from Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83. Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.

Which travel companies can get me from Brussels to Madrid?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Madrid: You can go to Madrid from Brussels by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $101 (€87) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Madrid on Omio. You can go to Madrid from Brussels by plane with Vueling. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $186 (€160) with Vueling from Brussels to Madrid on Omio.

Can I travel directly between Brussels and Madrid?

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Madrid with the following travel companies: You can travel directly by bus with. You'll find direct flights with Air Europa, Brussels Airlines or Iberia. Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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

07:10AM2h25

Brussels Airport

09:35AMMadrid Barajas Airport

€911One-way

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07:10AM2h25

Brussels Airport

09:35AMMadrid Barajas Airport

€911One-way

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07:10AM2h25

Brussels Airport

09:35AMMadrid Barajas Airport

€911One-way

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10:17AM13h08

Brussels-Midi

11:25PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

€2781One-way

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Brussels-Midi

11:25PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

€2681One-way

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10:45AM2h25

Brussels Airport

01:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport

€1371One-way

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Brussels Airport

02:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport

€1311One-way

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07:45PM2h25

Brussels Airport

10:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport

€1691One-way

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Travel Information between Brussels and Madrid

Distance	816 miles (1316 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or flight
Ticket price range	$101 - $186
Cheapest mode	Bus • $101 (€87) • 22 h 15 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $186 (€160) • 10 h 40 min
Popular travel companies	BlaBlaCar Bus or Vueling

Travel 816 miles (1316 km) by bus or flight from Brussels to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 10 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $101 (€87). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus or Vueling among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight 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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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $67 (€58). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

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 the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $67

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $67

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Air Europa is Spain's 3rd most popular airline with flights around Europe and the rest of the world and a choice between Economy or Business fares for your travel to Madrid from Brussels.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket between Brussels and Madrid includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

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.

There are 2 options to travel to Madrid from Brussels including taking a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $101 (€87).

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

A bus is $85 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Madrid costing on average $186 (€160).

The fastest way to get to Madrid from Brussels is by flight with an average travel time of 10 h 40 min.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 22 h 15 min.

The Brussels to Madrid distance is around 816 miles (1316 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Madrid is:

1 bus per day.

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

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

Buses from Brussels to Madrid most often leave from Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.

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

You can go to Madrid from Brussels by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $101 (€87) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Madrid on Omio.
You can go to Madrid from Brussels by plane with Vueling. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $186 (€160) with Vueling from Brussels to Madrid on Omio.

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

You can travel directly by bus with.
You'll find direct flights with Air Europa, Brussels Airlines or Iberia.

Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia or Sevilla. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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