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How to travel from Madrid to Brussels

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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 €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. 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 €43, and a train costs an average of €377.

Distance: 817 miles (1316 km)

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Bus
Train

€278

Average price

€115

Average price

Cheapest

€386

Average price

5h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 58m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

22h 15m

Average total duration

21h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 45m

Average total duration

15h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3.9 - 7.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Ryanair

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Madrid to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

IberiaIB597
09:05AM2h25
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:30AMBrussels Airport
$1541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 50321
06:35PM20h40
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:15PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1071One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RyanairFR 5462
06:10AM2h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:30AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$1701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus4004 · 1657
03:30PM20h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12:00PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1451One-way
1 transfer
Infobusundefined · undefined
03:30PM20h30
Madrid
12:00PMCentral Station
$1511One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 50100
10:30PM22h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
08:50PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1381One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX1171
07:20AM2h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:50AMBrussels Airport
$2371One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX1173
03:15PM2h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:45PMBrussels Airport
$2371One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB731+Eurostar9376
08:45AM10h21
Madrid Barajas Airport
07:06PMBrussels-Midi
$2391One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Madrid to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Madrid to Brussels, 91,67% 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 Madrid to Brussels, 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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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Madrid to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $55 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Brussels:

A bus is $37 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Brussels costing on average $91 (€72).

A bus is $424 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Brussels costing on average $479 (€377).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 37m.

Bus takes on average 20h 40m.

The distance from Madrid to Brussels is approximately 817 miles (1316 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Brussels is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Air One, Air Nostrum , Pascan Aviation, ITA, Air Baltic to go to Brussels by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Air One, Air Nostrum , Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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