How to travel from Paris to Madrid

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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
Train

€466

Average price

€83

Average price

Cheapest

€230

Average price

6h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

17h 1m

Average total duration

16h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 35m

Average total duration

11h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

3.2 - 6.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Iberia

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Most popular bus company

TGV INOUI

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from Paris to Madrid

How to get from Paris to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
05:00PM16h15
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:15AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
05:00PM16h15
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:15AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air EuropaUX1026
07:25PM2h00
Paris Orly Airport
09:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport
1761One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF Intercités de nuit 3751+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876215+AVE09730
10:13PM17h39
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
03:52PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
2181One-way
2 transfers
AlsaNormal
05:00PM16h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:45AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:20PM16h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
751One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
10:00AM19h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:45AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
581One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 5507
11:00PM2h10
Paris Beauvais Tille Airport
01:10AMMadrid Barajas Airport
1391One-way
0 transfers
Transavia FranceTO4780
07:50PM2h10
Paris Orly Airport
10:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport
1511One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB578
05:20PM2h05
Paris Orly Airport
07:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport
1721One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Madrid is a flight with an average price of €30.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Madrid:

A flight is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Madrid costing on average €37.

A flight is €180 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Madrid costing on average €210.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 2m.

Bus takes on average 14h 45m.

The Paris to Madrid distance is approximately 1052 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Madrid is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , Renfe, SNCF to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, Iberia Express, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, KLM, Air One, Brussels Airlines, Pascan Aviation, Wamos Air, Luxair, ITA, Royal Air Maroc, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, SWISS, LAER, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, GetJet Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct flights per day with Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, Iberia Express, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, Air One, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation.
  • 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Lisbon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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