The average train between Madrid and Alsace takes 27h 36m and the fastest train takes 23h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Alsace. 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 once daily between Madrid and Alsace. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Alsace at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 36m • 4 changes
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26h 36m • 4 changes
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32h 28m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Alsace station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
Madrid to Alsace train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Alsace train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Selestat station.
Book your Madrid to Alsace train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Alsace is 1,242.9 km. The road distance is 1,721 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Scherwiller via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Mulhouse Ville, and Selestat in around 15h 49m.