The average train between Trier and Madrid takes 25h 50m and the fastest train takes 23h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 Trier and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken Hbf and take an average of 25h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Madrid station via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
Trier to Madrid train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Madrid train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Trier to Madrid train tickets online with Süwex, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Madrid is 1,316.2 km. The road distance is 2,157 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 27m.