How to travel from Antwerp to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Antwerp and Madrid is around 1,608km (999 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 11h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Antwerp to Madrid by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Barcelona-Sants and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Madrid.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance1,608km (999 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antwerp and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Antwerp to Madrid by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 11h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Antwerp and Madrid is around 1,608km (999 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,354km (841 miles)

It takes around 11h 30m to get from Antwerp and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antwerp to Madrid is to take the train which takes around 11h 30m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Antwerp and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antwerp and Madrid. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antwerp to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Thalys, Renfe SNCF, Renfe AVE, Belgian Railways, TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe run train services between Antwerp and Madrid. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Antwerp and Madrid. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Antwerp to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Antwerp and Madrid. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antwerp to Madrid. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then Barcelona-Sants and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. instead which will take 11h 30m.

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Antwerp and Madrid. The distance is around 1,608km (999 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antwerp to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

How do I get from Antwerp to Madrid

Compare travel optionsbetween Antwerp and Madrid

Transport options from Antwerp to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
11h 30m
€295($295)
twice daily2,044km (1,270 miles)
Train via Bruxelles-Midi17h 55m
€245($245)
6 times a week1,868km (1,161 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
€87($87)
twice daily1,629km (1,013 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
€295($295)
on demand1,608km (999 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid