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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $523.
Distance: 817 miles (1316 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$200 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $523 Average price |
7h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 28m Average total duration 15h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Brussels to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50324 · 316111:30 AM22h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50324 · 316111:30 AM22h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN37219:30 AM2h20Brussels Airport11:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$5791One-way0 transfers
Other options
51112 · 31636:20 PM20h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM23h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM22h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2951One-way1 transfer
FR 537711:40 AM2h25Brussels South Charleroi Airport2:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
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KL15036:20 AM5h50Brussels Airport12:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$5101One-way1 transfer
SN37272:20 PM2h25Brussels Airport4:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$5791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Madrid:
A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Madrid costing on average $49 (€40).
A flight is $476 (€388) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Madrid costing on average $523 (€426).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 5m.
Bus takes on average 20h 40m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa, Iberojet, Vueling, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Alba Star, Pascan Aviation, KLM, Air Nostrum, Air Baltic, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Qatar Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with AVE, TGV, Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa, Iberojet, Alba Star, Air Nostrum, Air Baltic.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
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