The average train between Madrid and Hasselt takes 22h 38m and the fastest train takes 20h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Hasselt. 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 Madrid and Hasselt. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Hasselt at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Hasselt. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Hasselt station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
Madrid to Hasselt train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Hasselt train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Hasselt station.
Book your Madrid to Hasselt train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Hasselt is 1,361.6 km. The road distance is 2,092 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Hasselt via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 22m.