How to travel from Madrid to Brussels

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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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Driving

$280

Average price

$104

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$508

Average price

$316

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7h 4m

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4h 4m

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18h 8m

Average total duration

17h 38m

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30m

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21h 13m

Average total duration

20h 43m

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30m

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16h 17m

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(door-to-door)

3.9 - 7.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.3kg

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Ryanair

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

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $104 (€84).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 38m.

Train takes on average 20h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Brussels including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Brussels among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
    6:35 PM22h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    5:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $681One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 1433
    6:35 PM22h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    5:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $681One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3722
    12:40 PM2h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:55 PMBrussels Airport
    $4051One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 50100
    10:30 PM22h20
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    8:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM23h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    3:50 PMBrussels, Gare Du Midi
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 PM26h35
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    1:10 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX1173
    3:15 PM2h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    5:40 PMBrussels Airport
    $2321One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA459 · BA390
    12:10 PM7h00
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:10 PMBrussels Airport
    $2421One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA457 · BA390
    10:35 AM8h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:10 PMBrussels Airport
    $2421One-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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $104 (€84).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 38m.

Train takes on average 20h 43m.

The distance from Madrid to Brussels is approximately 817 miles (1316 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Brussels is:
  • 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.

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 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Brussels:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Iberojet, Alba Star, 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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