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The average train between Madrid and Rotterdam takes 21h 49m and the fastest train takes 20h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Barcelona-Sants station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
Madrid to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Madrid and Rotterdam is 1424 km. The road distance is 1676 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Rotterdam Centraal via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 14h 11m.
