Madrid to Anderlecht by train
Anderlecht lies 1,314 km (816 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 45 min at the speeds typical of Spain and Belgium rail, over roughly 1,603 km (996 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Madrid | Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Belgium |
| Population | 3.3 million | 160,553 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Anderlecht railway station, Kuregem railway station |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 1070 |
What changes when you arrive in Anderlecht
Crossing from Spain into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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Common questions
How far is Anderlecht from Madrid?
1,314 km (816 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid; by road roughly 1,603 km (996 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Anderlecht by train?
About 9 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Anderlecht?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Anderlecht?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.