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ITBrussels to Madrid Train & Bus Tickets
From Brussels (Belgium) to Madrid (Spain) · about 1317 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Brussels to Madrid, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €52.46 for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 24 h 58 min (13 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Brussels to Madrid: what to expect
Brussels and Madrid are about 1317 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Belgium to Spain. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1317 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Brussels–Madrid tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €53.47, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Madrid
- Madrid's Sobrino de Botín is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest restaurant in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Madrid has a genuine ancient Egyptian temple: Debod, from the early 2nd century BC, donated to Spain by Egypt in 1968. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Madrid's Plaza Mayor was built between 1580 and 1619, and 237 balconies overlook the square. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Brussels to Madrid
How long does the journey from Brussels to Madrid take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 24 h 58 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Brussels to Madrid?
The lowest fare seen recently is €52.46 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €53.47). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Brussels to Madrid?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.