The average train between Heerlen and Madrid takes 23h 16m and the fastest train takes 22h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Heerlen and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 23h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.
Heerlen to Madrid train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Heerlen to Madrid train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Heerlen to Madrid train tickets online with Arriva NL, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Madrid is 1,383.5 km. The road distance is 2,172 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Aachen Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 47m.