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How to get from Brussels to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 3 ways to get from Brussels to Madrid: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $49 (€44).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Madrid:
Taking a bus costs $13 (€12) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $62 (€56).
A bus is $466 (€420) less than a train with an average ticket price of $515 (€464) from Brussels to Madrid.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Brussels is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 20 h 45 min of travel time.
Train takes 21 h 32 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:
- Around 18 buses per day.
- 51 flights per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip 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 who book a plane ticket from Brussels to Madrid depart from Brussels Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Madrid:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can get you to Madrid by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Madrid for $49 (€44) on Omio.
- Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Madrid by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Brussels to Madrid for $62 (€56).
- Travel with Eurostar for trains to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar Brussels to Madrid tickets on Omio for $515 (€464).
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines or Air Europa 7 direct flights per day.
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 between Brussels and Madrid.
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