What is the travel distance from Madrid to Brussels?

The distance between Madrid and Brussels is around 1318 km (818 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Brussels?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación Sur, in Madrid, and end it at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), in Brussels.

Bus Madrid to Brussels from $67 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Brussels on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	22h 55m	5:30pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 45m	7:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Estación Sur	21h 15m	7:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	23h 40m	8:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 1h	4:20pm	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Brussels on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	22h 55m	5:30pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 45m	7:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Estación Sur	21h 15m	7:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	23h 40m	8:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 6h	2:25am	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Brussels on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	20h 40m	3:15pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 5m	3:15pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Estación Sur	21h 15m	7:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	23h 40m	8:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	22h 45m	7:35pm	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Brussels on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	20h 40m	3:15pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 5m	3:15pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Estación Sur	21h 15m	7:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 25m	6:15pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 5m	5:55pm	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Brussels on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	20h 40m	3:15pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 5m	3:15pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Estación Sur	21h 15m	7:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 25m	6:15pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 5m	5:55pm	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Brussels on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Madrid (South)	23h 10m	3:50pm	Midi	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 5m	3:15pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	20h 40m	3:15pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 25m	6:15pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Estación Sur	21h 15m	7:45pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:31 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid to Brussels

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 16 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

16h 50mAverage Duration

1317 kmDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $412	Average Duration23h 40m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$111 - $266	Average Duration16h 50m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,131 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11131 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $73

BlaBlaBus Madrid Brussels recent customer reviews

The driver from Madrid was so stressed and rude to passengers. Did not want any one one to ask him anything during the stop or pause

Julien S.

August 22, 2022

7 hours from Paris to Brussels? 👏

Eva D.

May 17, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Brussels?

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Brussels

A - Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

B - Brux-Nord

C - Congrès

D - Centrale

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Brussels by bus

What is the travel distance from Madrid to Brussels?
The distance between Madrid and Brussels is around 1318 km (818 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Brussels?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación Sur, in Madrid, and end it at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), in Brussels.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$261

11-16

$138

Today

$114

11-18

$105

11-19

$79

11-20

$91

11-21

$108

11-22

$107

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Brussels was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $79

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Brussels, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $79 to $316 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Brussels based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.