The average train between Utrecht and Madrid takes 23h 16m and the fastest train takes 21h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 23h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Madrid station via Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.
Utrecht to Madrid train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Madrid train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Utrecht to Madrid train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Madrid is 1,462.3 km. The road distance is 2,190 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 46m.