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Madrid to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Rotterdam takes 22h 11m 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.

22h 11m
Duration
2,129 km
Distance
€528
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
14h 38m
€420–758

Madrid to Rotterdam train times

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 8:56 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,128.5 km
  • Duration: 22h 11m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

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 38m.

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