The average train between Madrid and Minden takes 28h 2m and the fastest train takes 26h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Minden. 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 Minden. 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 Minden at 2:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 28h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Minden. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Minden station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 2m.
Madrid to Minden train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Minden train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Minden, Bahnhof station.
Book your Madrid to Minden train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Minden is 1,632.2 km. The road distance is 2,470 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Minden, Bahnhof via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 18h 58m.