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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 $57. 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 $57, and a train costs an average of $502.
Distance: 817 miles (1316 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$280 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $508 Average price | $316 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 $176 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Brussels costing on average $280 (€226).
A bus is $405 (€327) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Brussels costing on average $508 (€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.
3162 · 14336:35 PM22h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$681One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3162 · 14336:35 PM22h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$681One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN372212:40 PM2h15Madrid Barajas Airport2:55 PMBrussels Airport$4051One-way0 transfers
Other options
3160 · 5010010:30 PM22h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM23h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:50 PMBrussels, Gare Du Midi$1111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM26h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:10 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1111One-way1 transfer
UX11733:15 PM2h25Madrid Barajas Airport5:40 PMBrussels Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
BA459 · BA39012:10 PM7h00Madrid Barajas Airport7:10 PMBrussels Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
BA457 · BA39010:35 AM8h35Madrid Barajas Airport7:10 PMBrussels Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Brussels:
A bus is $176 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Brussels costing on average $280 (€226).
A bus is $405 (€327) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Brussels costing on average $508 (€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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