Madrid to Amsterdam by train
Travel from Madrid (Spain) to Amsterdam (Netherlands) by train (1482km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
The train journey from Madrid to Amsterdam is via Barcelona (Spain) and Paris (France). First you travel from Madrid to Barcelona. There you change to the high-speed-train to Paris. From Paris you continue by Thalys train to the Netherlands and your finaly travel destination Amsterdam. We explain you travel routes which also pass by Paris, to avoid the change of railway station there.
Your travel route could be like that.
1482 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Madrid to Amsterdam, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Amsterdam - Madrid / Barcelona - Utrecht / Barcelona - Rotterdam / Madrid - Utrecht / Madrid - Rotterdam / Seville - Amsterdam / Seville - Utrecht / Seville - Rotterdam / Valencia - Amsterdam1 Madrid (Spain) - Barcelona (Spain) - Paris (France) - Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Madrid (Spain) to Barcelona (Spain)
To travel from Madrid to Barcelona by train, you will use an AVE high-speed-train of RENFE. The journey time is only 2,5 hours for the distance of 620 kilometres. Second class tickets are available from 40 EUR and first class tickets from 55 EUR. There are frequent connections available, at least every hour. The departure station in Madrid is called "Madrid Atocha". The arrival station in Barcelona is called "Barcelona Sants".
You find the exact schedule and saver-fares via our booking links. The ticket prices depends on your travel date.
Where to buy a ticket from Madrid to Barcelona?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Alta Velocidad Española (AVE)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Barcelona - Madrid
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1b Travelling from Barcelona (Spain) to Paris (France)
The fastest option to travel from Barcelona to Paris is by direct TGV high-speed-train. There are two direct trains with a journey time of about 6,5 hours. Train ticket fares start from 49 EUR. You find the exact schedule and saver-fares via our booking links. We recommend you to book early as otherwise the ticket prices are high.
The direct night train does not exist anymore. To travel overnight, travel first by "Rodalies Barcelona" from Barcelona Sants to Latour de Carol ("La Tor de Querol"). It is train line number 3. The ticket price is 12 EUR. Buy this ticket at a ticket machine. It is a very scenic journey of about three hours, in the middle of the Pyrenees. There you change to the night train from Latour de Carol to Paris. This ticket is available via our booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Barcelona to Paris?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Cercanias (CER) / TGV Elipsos France - Spain (TGV Elipsos)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
ICN 3980 Latour-de-Carol - Paris
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Paris - Barcelona
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1c Travelling from Paris (France) to Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Travel from Paris to Amsterdam by Thalys train. The journey time of the fastest train connection is 03:18 hours. Buy your train ticket from 35 EUR. The departure station of your train journey is Paris Gare du Nord. The arrival station is Amsterdam Centraal. The distance from Paris to Amsterdam is 430 kilometres. There are direct train connections, so you don't have to change trains.
Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Amsterdam?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
THALYS (THY) / Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Amsterdam - Paris
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Do you have questions about the connection between Madrid and Amsterdam? Does something not work as it should? Just ask in our forum and get competent answers from our rail travel experts.
Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.
