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Our top pick
Leave at 19:04 and travel via Paris and Gare and Barcelone-Sants: 23h16 with 3 changes, which is usually easy to make.
Watch the connection in Brussels
Arriving on the EST 9322, you have 7 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured July 2026, August 2026, September 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Make a stopover in Paris
The journey takes at least 14h26. Spend a night in Paris and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
How punctual is this route?
This train is often late. Plan generous connections and choose a flexible ticket.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 14h51 | ± 5h13 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 75 kg | ± 202 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (14h26) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 2h03 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 2145 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1602 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Madrid?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Madrid takes 14h26. Most journeys have 3 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Madrid?
No, you change trains at least 3 times, usually in Paris or Gare.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Madrid?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Madrid?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Madrid?
The EST 9322 arrived on time in Brussel-Zuid on 77% of trips, with an average delay of 5 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
