The average train between Madrid and Italy takes 32h 46m and the fastest train takes 28h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Italy. 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 Italy. 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 Italy at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 32h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




28h 40m • 4 changes
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36h 49m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




28h 40m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




36h 49m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Italy. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Italy station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 46m.
Madrid to Italy train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Italy train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Madrid to Italy train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Italy is 1,383.2 km. The road distance is 2,247 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Roma Termini via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 58m.