The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Madrid
Cheapest price
€95
Average price
€169
Fastest journey
12 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 32 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
1052 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Madrid will cost around €169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €95.
Of the 34 buses that leave Paris for Madrid on Fri, Dec 19, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct buses cover the 1052 km distance in an average of 14 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 10 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 1052 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€83 Average price Cheapest | €466 Average price | €230 Average price |
17h 1m Average total duration 16h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 3.2 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Paris to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h55 | 7:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 22h25 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 19h05 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 19h50 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h40 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 19h35 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
53905 · 3161 | 2:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 18h45 | 8:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 19h10 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h40 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h35 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h30 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 20h30 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 3:00 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 18h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 18h10 | 9:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 19h30 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h50 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h35 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h40 | 8:05 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h55 | 7:20 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h40 | 9:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h00 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 3:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h15 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
3161 | 4:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 8:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h10 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h30 | 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h59 | 11:29 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h15 | 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h44 | 11:29 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h00 | 2:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 18h15 | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h20 | 12:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 18h25 | 2:25 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
95927 · 3163 | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h25 | 2:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Paris, Rue de Maubeuge (Parking) | 15h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
4003 | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Paris, Rue de Maubeuge (Parking) | 15h15 | 12:15 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:50 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 24h15 | 10:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
3163 | 10:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h00 | 2:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Paris to Madrid
Buses from Paris to Madrid run on average 29 times per day, taking around 16h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €30 by flight.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1052 km distance in 14h 45m.
Distance 1052 km |
Average bus duration 16h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 14h 45m |
First bus 00:14 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte from Paris to MadridYou can travel by bus between Paris to Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Madrid 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Paris, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris, Gare Paris Bercy. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your journey in coach stations like Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
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