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Madrid to Antwerp by train

Antwerp lies 1,354 km (841 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 10 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Spain and Belgium rail, over roughly 1,651 km (1,026 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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The two ends, side by side
MadridAntwerp
CountrySpainBelgium
Population3.3 million529,247
Elevation665 m (2,182 ft)13 m (43 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Madrid)UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels)
Stations on recordnone listednone listed

What changes when you arrive in Antwerp

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.

Where to book trains from Madrid to Antwerp

OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
TrainlineStrong UK and European rail coverage, including split-ticket options in Britain.Check rail fares on Trainline (opens www.thetrainline.com in a new tab)
Deutsche BahnSells its own tickets plus Trenitalia, SBB, SNCF, OeBB, Eurostar and SJ, so most multi-country journeys price end to end here.Plan a cross-border route on Deutsche Bahn (opens int.bahn.de in a new tab)
Rail EuropePasses and point-to-point tickets sold in USD, which suits some US travellers.Book European rail on Rail Europe (opens www.raileurope.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Antwerp

Our booking partner lists 820 places to stay in Antwerp. Of the 464 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (265), and 12 are five-star. Across 254 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 323,134 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Antwerp

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Common questions

How far is Antwerp from Madrid?

1,354 km (841 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid; by road roughly 1,651 km (1,026 mi).

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Antwerp by train?

About 10 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Madrid and Antwerp?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Antwerp?

The Euro (EUR).

Where can I stay in Antwerp?

Our booking partner lists 820 places to stay in Antwerp, bookable on this site.

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.