The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€90
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 3 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
1053 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 55 buses that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on Thu, May 21, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct buses cover the 1053 km distance in an average of 15 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 45 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:30 PM15h45Paris Gare de Lyon1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
09:30 PM15h45Paris1:15 PMMadrid€441One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 PM15h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€461One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM14h45Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)12:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€461One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM15h15Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€461One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM14h45Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)12:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€461One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM14h45Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)12:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€461One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 PM15h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€461One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM15h15Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€461One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 PM15h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €294.
Distance: 1053 km
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €294 Average price | €147 Average price |
16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes buses for today, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h15 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 17h25 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h30 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h15 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3161 | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h15 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h40 | 1:40 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h15 | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h10 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h30 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h59 | 12:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h30 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h59 | 12:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h44 | 12:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h15 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h44 | 12:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h15 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h20 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 9:15 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 17h55 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:15 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 19h30 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:15 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 18h00 | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:15 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 20h30 | 5:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4003 | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:30 PM Paris | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Paris | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h00 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 9:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h25 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h35 | 10:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
3163 | 11:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h00 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 25h00 | 12:20 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 23h15 | 10:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 32 times per day, taking around 15h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €27 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:30, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 1053 km distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 1053 km |
Average bus duration 15h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 13h 45m |
First bus 11:30 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, Internorte from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesYou can travel by bus between Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, Internorte for as low as €27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Gipsyy
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.




