Trains to Madrid
Madrid now has direct high-speed trains from half a dozen French cities. Most passengers coming from the north (including travellers from London and Paris) route through Barcelona (which is just 2 hrs 30 mins away from Madrid on the fastest trains). London to Madrid by train is feasible in a long day – it takes just under 14 hours, routing via Paris and Barcelona.
Most long-distance rail services to and from Madrid run from Atocha station (referred to in some timetables and on many maps as Puerta de Atocha). This is the jumping-off point for the high-speed trains to Alicante, Barcelona, Córdoba, Málaga, Seville, Valencia and Zaragoza. A second station at Atocha, called Atocha Cercanías, serves local trains and a few long-distance services to western Spain. Another major rail station is Chamartín in the northern suburbs of Madrid. It is the departure point for journeys to Bilbao, Salamanca, San Sebastián, Irun and cities in Galicia. All night trains from Madrid leave from Chamartín. These include the overnight sleeper services (branded Trenhotel) to Lisbon, Vigo and Santiago de Compostela.
Spain’s bustling capital is a place for Bourbon style, serious culture, sport aplenty and some of Europe’s best bars and cafés. As the hub of Spain’s impressive high-speed rail network, devotees of Spanish rail travel inevitably return to Madrid time and time again. It’s a wonderful city, a place that deserves a week or more, but even an overnight stay is enough to catch the flavour of Madrid. Do it once, and you’ll be hooked. in 2019, Madrid's celebrated Museo del Prado is marking its bicentenary. Those less inclined to art might head instead to Madrid's excellent Museo del Ferrocarril (Railway Museum) located at the old Delicias station.
There are many superb day trips from Madrid by train. Favourites include Toledo, El Escorial, Ávila and Segovia. Some of these rely on local trains (which don't need to be booked in advance), but other destinations (eg. Toledo) are served by high-speed trains where advance booking is advisable and on peak days an absolute necessity.
Travel to Madrid by train from anywhere in the UK or across Europe.
Von Barcelona nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 38,28 $ |
Von Paris nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 84,07 $ |
Von Lisbon nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 29,39 $ |
Von London nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 132,60 $ |
Von Bilbao nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 65,62 $ |
Von Montpellier nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 40,33 $ |
Von Perpignan nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 69,03 $ |
Von Lyon nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 114,14 $ |
Von Girona nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 73,13 $ |
Von Valencia nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 15,72 $ |
Von Córdoba nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 34,17 $ |
Von Ronda nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 24,61 $ |
Von Granada nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 45,79 $ |
Von Santiago de Compostela nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 20,50 $ |
Von Almería nach Madrid mit dem Zugfrom 32,81 $ |