The average train between Madrid and Mons takes 22h 1m and the fastest train takes 19h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Mons. 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 Mons. 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 Mons at 7:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Mons. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Mons station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
Madrid to Mons train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Mons train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Mons station.
The distance between Madrid and Mons is 1,264.3 km. The road distance is 2,070 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Mons via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 11m.