How to travel from Madrid to Antwerp, Belgium

The distance between Madrid and Antwerp is around 1,607km (999 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Madrid to Antwerp 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 Barcelona-Sants then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Anvers-Central.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bilbao and then to Amberes.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Drive

Drive to Antwerp.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance1,607km (999 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Antwerp

There are several options for getting from Madrid to Antwerp by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 12h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Madrid and Antwerp is around 1,607km (999 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,354km (841 miles)

It takes around 12h 10m to get from Madrid and Antwerp by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madrid to Antwerp is to take the train which takes around 12h 10m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Antwerp, 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 Madrid and Antwerp. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Madrid to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF, Thalys, Renfe, SNCF, TGV inOui and Belgian Railways run train services between Madrid and Antwerp. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 10m, 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 Madrid and Antwerp. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Madrid to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bilbao. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Madrid and Antwerp. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madrid to Antwerp. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Anvers-Central. instead which will take 12h 10m.

The closest major airport to Antwerp is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Antwerp. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Madrid and Antwerp. The distance is around 1,607km (999 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Antwerp is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Antwerp

Transport options from Madrid to Antwerp
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
12h 10m
€295($295)
twice daily2,067km (1,284 miles)
Train via Pasajes17h 50m
€240($240)
once daily1,874km (1,165 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 10m
€160($160)
once daily1,722km (1,070 miles)
Bus via Paris22hrs
€87($87)
twice daily1,632km (1,014 miles)
Drive
15hrs
€295($295)
on demand1,607km (999 miles)

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Airports near Antwerp

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Antwerp
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Antwerp
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Antwerp