Bern to Madrid train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Bern to Madrid by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Bern to Madrid take around 13 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,152 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Bern is scheduled to depart at around  00:08. The last departure is usually at around 23:51 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bern at around 00:08, with the last train leaving at around 23:08. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 22 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 30 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$214.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Madrid, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Madrid.

Is there a direct train from Bern to Madrid?

The journey between Bern and Madrid usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Bern to Madrid?

The Bern to Madrid train travel takes about 13 hours and 8 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bern to Madrid train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Madrid leaving Bern at around 00:08 and the last train leaving at around 23:51 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bern at around 00:08, with the final departure at 23:08.