There are 7 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Brussels
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Brussels (BRU)
6 alternative options
Fly to Charleroi, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Charleroi (CRL)
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Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West
Train via Barcelona
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
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Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Train
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Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Pasajes
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Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
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Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Bus via Paris
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Take the bus from Madrid to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid to Burgos
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Take the bus from Burgos to Bruselas
Drive
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Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South
Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South by walk and train
The journey time between Madrid Atocha Station and Brussels South is around 13h 9m and covers a distance of around 2014 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 30m. Services are operated by Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF, Paris RER and others. Typically 16 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South is to fly, which costs €40 - €280 and takes 5h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South is to fly which costs €40 - €280 and takes 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South station. However, there are services departing from Estación De Atocha and arriving at Brussels City Center - Midi Train station via Madrid and Paris - Bercy Seine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Barcelona-Sants, Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Brussels South is 1315 km. The road distance is 1568.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 13h 9m and costs €220 - €400.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South, including transfers.
Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €40 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €220 - €400 and takes 13h 9m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 21h 57m.
- Distance: 1314.9 km
- Duration: 5h 32m
What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, Spain and Brussels South, Belgium?
Brussels Airlines, Air Europa and seven other airlines fly from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 9m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €300
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €300
Flights from Madrid to Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €420
Flights from Madrid to Charleroi via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €420
Flights from Madrid to Charleroi via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €420
Flights from Madrid to Charleroi via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €420
Flights from Madrid to Charleroi via Tetouan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €420
Flights from Madrid to Charleroi via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €420
Flights from Madrid to Charleroi via Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €420
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €490
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €650
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €460
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €490
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €440
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €85
- Promo+
- €70 - €75
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €75 - €110
- Comfort
- €90 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €160
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €140
- 1st Class
- €130 - €160
- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- Flibco
- Standard Ticket
- €11 - €14
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Burgos to Bruselas
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140 - €200
- Website
- ALSA
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 20m.
Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Brussels City Center - Midi Train station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South is 1569 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Brussels South.
Air Europa, Swiss, Lufthansa and four other airlines offer flights from Madrid Airport to Brussels Airport.
There are 316+ hotels available in Brussels South. Prices start at €87 per night.