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Compare bus, train, 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 €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 4m. 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 €46, and a train costs an average of €406.
Distance: 817 miles (1316 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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€226 Average price | €84 Average price Cheapest | €411 Average price | €255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 13m Average total duration 20h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Brussels:
A bus is €143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Brussels costing on average €226.
A bus is €327 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Brussels costing on average €411.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 38m.
Train takes on average 20h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Brussels
How to get from Madrid to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3160 · 5010010:30 PM22h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3160 · 5010010:30 PM22h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN37326:20 AM2h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:35 AMBrussels Airport€3221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3162 · 16476:35 PM21h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:40 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM21h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:45 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€1381One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM23h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:50 PMBrussels, Gare Du Midi€1381One-way1 transfer
- FR 53766:00 AM2h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport€1831One-way0 transfers
IB6038:10 PM2h20Madrid Barajas Airport10:30 PMBrussels Airport€2321One-way0 transfers- FR 54628:35 PM2h20Madrid Barajas Airport10:55 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport€2381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Brussels:
A bus is €143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Brussels costing on average €226.
A bus is €327 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Brussels costing on average €411.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 38m.
Train takes on average 20h 43m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Brussels as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Vueling, TAP Portugal, KLM, Lufthansa, Iberojet, Alba Star, Air Nostrum, Air Baltic, Pascan Aviation, ITA, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa to go to Brussels by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Iberojet, Alba Star, Air Nostrum, Air Baltic.
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