Trains from Madrid

All trains from Madrid

Explore the extensive train network from Madrid.

With direct train routes to 75 prominent destinations across Spain as well as 8 non-stop routes to France, Madrid offers excellent rail connectivity.

Many international destinations can be reached with just 1 or 2 transfers, including iconic cities like Paris, Brussels or London!

For those looking to explore Spain, Madrid serves as a prime starting point with high-speed trains, intercity trains, and regional trains connecting to major destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Bilbao and beyond, offering a blend of speed, convenience, and comfort.

In addition, lots of shorter routes, national and regional stations, are reachable by train from Madrid.

Interesting fact: the longest direct journey from Madrid spans 820 km (510 miles) to Marseille, offering an immersive 7-hour adventure from Spain to France!

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Train Travel from Madrid: Your Ultimate Guide

Easily plan your journey on trains from Madrid with our interactive train map, showcasing all available train destinations from Madrid, whether direct or with train changes.

Navigate station information, timetables, and book Madrid train tickets.

Enhance your train search experience with our intuitive filter options, conveniently located at the top of the train map.

Customize your search by specifying criteria like the number of changes, maximum duration, and distance, ensuring you discover the perfect Madrid trains.

Our train map gives an overview of all available train destinations from Madrid tailored to your preferences.

Select a train station and TrainConnections will show you the most convenient train routes, within seconds!

Explore the possibilities by clicking around, or read on, and find out where you can go from Madrid via train!

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International trains from Madrid

Trains from Madrid to France

Marseille, Montpellier, Nîmes Centre, Nîmes and Aix-en-Provence are reachable from Madrid without any train changes.

To get to Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice or Nantes at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Reims, St-Étienne, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand or Brest, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to Belgium

To get to Brussels at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Antwerp, Ghent, Liège, Bruges or Namur, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to Germany

To get to Frankfurt (Main), Mannheim, Karlsruhe or Baden-Baden at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne or Stuttgart, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to Luxembourg

To get to Luxembourg at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Bettembourg, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to Portugal

To get to Entroncamento, Abrantes or Elvas at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Lisbon, Lisbon Oriente, Porto, Braga or Coimbra, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to the United Kingdom

If you want to visit London, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to Austria

If you want to visit Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg or Innsbruck, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to Italy

If you want to visit Milan or Ventimiglia, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to Czechia

If you want to visit Prague or Ústí nad Labem, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to the Netherlands

If you want to visit Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Breda or Arnhem, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid to Switzerland

If you want to visit Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne or Bern, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Madrid across Spain

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Tips for Cheap train tickets from Madrid

Book Early: Take advantage of early booking windows, which in Spain typically open 3-4 months before departure, with some routes offering bookings up to 6 months in advance.

Avoid Peak Hours: Opt for off-peak travel times, such as early mornings or early afternoons, to avoid crowded trains and potentially secure lower fares.

Flexibility Pays Off: Remain flexible with your travel dates and times to capitalize on the best deals and discounted fares available.