The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Paris
Cheapest price
€129
Average price
€158
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 28 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
1052 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Paris will cost around €158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €129.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Paris without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Paris
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 €34, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 1052 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€178 Average price | €360 Average price | €109 Average price Cheapest |
10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 27m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Paris train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Paris trains for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06261+ 9708 | On time 5:08 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h05 | 3:13 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
06261+ 9706 | On time 5:08 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 17h38 | 10:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
06271+ 9706 | On time 6:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 16h24 | 10:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
06281+ 9706 | On time 7:32 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 15h14 | 10:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
06091+ 9706 | On time 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h24 | 10:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
06011+ 9706 | On time 8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h49 | 10:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
06111+ 9706 | On time 10:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h24 | 10:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
06121+ 9706 | On time 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h24 | 10:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Paris
Trains from Madrid to Paris run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €104 but you can travel from only €32 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 1052 km distance in 12h 16m.
Distance 1052 km |
Average train duration 9h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €104 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 16m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 22:14 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , Renfe, SNCF TER, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo from Madrid to Paris trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , Renfe, SNCF TER, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo trains will get you between Madrid and Paris from €32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Paris by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Paris
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
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