The average train between Madrid and Trier takes 23h 58m and the fastest train takes 23h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Trier. 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 Trier. 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 Trier at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Trier. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Trier station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.
Madrid to Trier train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Trier train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Madrid to Trier train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Trier is 1,316.2 km. The road distance is 2,170 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, Paris Est, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 15h 44m.