The average train between Madrid and Schengen takes 33h 27m and the fastest train takes 29h 47m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Madrid to Schengen. 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 a week between Madrid and Schengen. 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 Schengen at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 33h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Schengen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 27m.
Madrid to Schengen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Schengen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Apach Moselle station.
The distance between Madrid and Schengen is 1,279 km. The road distance is 2,046 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Apach Moselle via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Metz Ville in around 15h 22m.
