How to get from Brussels to Madrid
- 1315 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 21h 25m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
21h 25m
direct
Bus
€83
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1315 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €67, on Wed, Sep 30.
1315 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €262Checked Oct 8 | 2h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 21h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€262Checked Oct 82h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€35Omio catalogue, Oct 1021h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Madridbus
FlixBus·21h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Brussels to Madrid
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 10:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 08:00 | 10:00 |
All departures
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 10:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 20h 40m€35Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBruxelles Midi-Madrid, Brussels-North-Madrid BarajasBook →
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bruxelles Midi to Madrid, about 21h 25m. In total it's roughly €83 over 21h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 21h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:00 and the last at 10:00, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Madrid?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 08:00 and 10:00.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Madrid leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Madrid from Brussels?
About 1315 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €74 to €83. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Brussels to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air France.
Can you get from Brussels to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026