The average train between Madrid and Milan takes 25h 22m and the fastest train takes 25h. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Milan. 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 Milan. 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 Milan at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Milan. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Milan station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.
Madrid to Milan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Milan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Book your Madrid to Milan train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Milan is 1,188.1 km. The road distance is 1,666 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Milano Centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 15h 23m.