Madrid to Paris train
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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.
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Fastest train times from Madrid to Paris
Fastest Journey
11 h 16 m
Average
11 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1052 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Madrid for Paris every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Madrid to Paris
 | Distance | 1052 km |
 | Average train duration | 11 h 16 min |
 | Average train ticket price | €265 (€265) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | SNCF | TGV INOUI, iryo, SNCF | TER or Renfe AVE |
Trains from Madrid to Paris cover the 1052 km long journey taking on average 11 h 16 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV INOUI, iryo, SNCF | TER or Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as €204, but the average price of train tickets is €265. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
Train companies: AVE trains Madrid to Paris
Find the best trains between Madrid and Paris with Omio's travel partners AVE from €204. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Looking for a comfortable way to travel from Madrid to Paris? Reserve your Renfe AVE train between Madrid and Paris with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national train operator that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Madrid to Paris trip. Omio shows you current AVE timetables and tickets to cover the 652 miles (1052 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this trip. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.
As the main high-speed train service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, WC, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE trains one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travellers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!
Train information from Madrid to Paris with AVE:
- Average Duration: 11 h 54 min
- AVE frequency: 2 a day
FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Paris
When departing from Madrid, you have various train station options to start your route from including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Méndez Alvaro. When arriving in Paris, you can end your route in train stations like Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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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
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