The average train between Rotterdam and Madrid takes 22h and the fastest train takes 19h 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
Rotterdam to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Rotterdam to Madrid train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Madrid is 1,424 km. The road distance is 2,135 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 14h.