The average train between Rotterdam and Madrid takes 22h 25m and the fastest train takes 20h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Madrid. 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 Rotterdam and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 22h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Paris Nord station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
Rotterdam to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Madrid is 1424 km. The road distance is 1673 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 52m.