The average train between Madrid and Utrecht takes 22h 58m and the fastest train takes 21h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Utrecht. 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 Utrecht. 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 Utrecht at 8:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 27m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Utrecht station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 58m.
Madrid to Utrecht train services, operated by Ouigo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Utrecht train services, operated by Ouigo, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Madrid to Utrecht train tickets online with Ouigo, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Utrecht is 1,462.3 km. The road distance is 2,203 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Utrecht Centraal via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 15h 10m.