Trains to Madrid

All trains to Madrid

Discover all cities, trains, and train stations connected to Madrid.

With direct train routes from 75 prominent cities across Spain as well as 8 non-stop rail routes from France, Madrid is well-connected.

Many cities and towns across Europe are connected to Madrid with just 1 or 2 transfers, including iconic cities like Paris, Brussels or London!

For those looking to explore Madrid from Spain, high-speed trains, intercity trains, and regional trains are available that connect major cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga and Bilbao to Madrid.

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

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

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How to get to Madrid by train: Your Ultimate Guide

Easily plan your journey on trains to Madrid with our interactive train map, showcasing all available train stations connected to 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 trains to 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 how to get to Madrid via train!

International trains to Madrid

Trains from France to Madrid

You can get to Madrid from Marseille, Montpellier, Nîmes Centre, Nîmes and Aix-en-Provence without changing trains.

From Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice or Nantes, at least 1 train change is required.

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

Trains from Belgium to Madrid

From Brussels, at least 1 train change is required.

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

Trains from Germany to Madrid

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

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

Trains from Luxembourg to Madrid

From Luxembourg, at least 1 train change is required.

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

Trains from Portugal to Madrid

From Entroncamento, Abrantes or Elvas, at least 1 train change is required.

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

Trains from the United Kingdom to Madrid

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

Trains from Austria to Madrid

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

Trains from Italy to Madrid

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

Trains from Czechia to Madrid

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

Trains from the Netherlands to Madrid

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

Trains from Switzerland to Madrid

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

Trains across Spain to Madrid

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Tips for Cheap train tickets to 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.