How to travel from Madrid to Brussels

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Travel Information to Brussels from Madrid

Distance816 miles (1316 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$39 - $462
Cheapest modeFlight • $39 (€35) • 2 h 20 min
Fastest modeFlight • $39 (€35) • 2 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or iryo

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 816 miles (1316 km) from Madrid to Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or iryo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Brussels.

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from Madrid to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

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

BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 1433
06:35PM22h55
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:30PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$771One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 1433
06:35PM22h55
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:30PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$771One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RyanairFR 5376
07:50AM2h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:10AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$2171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM23h10
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:50PMBrussels, Gare Du Midi
$991One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM21h55
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12:45PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1091One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 50100
10:30PM22h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
08:50PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$941One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1013 · TP646
12:10PM11h40
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:50PMBrussels Airport
$2061One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 2948
10:00AM2h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:30PMBrussels Airport
$2711One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX1171
07:20AM2h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:50AMBrussels Airport
$2631One-way
0 transfers

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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

You can get to Brussels from Madrid 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Madrid is by taking a flight, which costs on average $39 (€35).

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

Taking a flight costs $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $50 (€45).

A flight is $423 (€382) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Brussels costing on average $462 (€417).

The fastest way from Madrid to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Brussels that take longer:

Getting to Brussels by bus takes 20 h 55 min on average.

Train takes 11 h 37 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 816 miles (1316 km) between Madrid and Brussels.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Brussels is:

  • 17 buses per day.
  • 42 flights a day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Brussels from Madrid 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 Madrid to Brussels:

  • Most travelers board their plane from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.

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

  • You can travel by bus between Madrid and Brussels with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa or Empresa Municipal de Transportes, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid to Brussels tickets for $50 (€45) on Omio.
  • You can travel from Madrid to Brussels by flight with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, KLM, TAP Portugal, Alitalia, Air One or PGA-Portugalia Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $39 (€35) with Ryanair from Madrid to Brussels.
  • You can take a train from Madrid to Brussels with iryo, AVE or Renfe Viajeros. Cheap tickets can be found for $462 (€417) with Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Brussels.

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

  • Direct flights with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines or Air Europa with 7 direct flights per day.

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

Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. 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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