How to get from Madrid to Brussels

International travel from Madrid, Spain to Brussels, Belgium is: Partially open.

Can I enter Belgium if coming from Spain?

Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Brussels if travelling from Madrid?

Conditions of entry:

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What measures do I need to follow in Brussels, Belgium due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Belgium must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 24/01/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Brussels from Madrid.

The current restriction level for returning to Madrid, Spain from Belgium is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Madrid, Spain from Brussels, Belgium?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Madrid from Brussels?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

Which rules do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 25/01/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Madrid from Brussels here.

There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Brussels: coach or flight.

A flight service offers the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels, which costs on average £18.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Brussels:

A flight is about £27 less than a coach, which costs on average £45 for this journey.

The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Brussels is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 20 h 15 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 816 miles (1316 km) from Madrid to Brussels.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Brussels:

• Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Madrid to Brussels depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Most travellers take a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Brussels Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus for coaches to Brussels. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid to Brussels tickets on Omio for £45.
• Ryanair can get you to Brussels by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Madrid to Brussels for £18 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available to Brussels from Madrid with the following travel operators:

• You can take a direct coach with.
• You can travel directly by plane with Ryanair, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines or Iberia.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Brussels.

When planning your trip to Brussels from Madrid, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets cost £45 one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average £18 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Brussels from Madrid online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.