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Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
14 h 57 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
1043 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Barajas Airport to Paris will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 35 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Paris on Thu, Jul 16, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 1043 km distance in an average of 14 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 648 miles (1043 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $370 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Paris:
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Paris costing on average $193 (€159).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
Train takes on average 13h 13m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $370 (€303) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $311 (€255). The journey takes 12h 59m versus 11h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 20h14 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 23h19 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:29AM | Duration 19h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 20h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 19h44 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:29AM | Duration 17h14 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 22h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 20h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 15h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 15h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Paris buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h14 | 7:29 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h30 | 7:45 AM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 23h19 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h15 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 21h59 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h45 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h00 | 7:45 AM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h44 | 7:29 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h15 | 7:45 AM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h59 | 7:29 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h15 | 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h45 | 6:30 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h15 | 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h45 | 6:30 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h15 | 7:00 AM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h45 | 6:30 AM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
3162 | 7:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h50 | 11:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 25h30 | 9:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h40 | 12:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h00 | 4:55 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
3160 | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h15 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h15 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h15 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 22h14 | 9:59 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h06 | 8:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h16 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h16 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 21h45 | 9:59 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h45 | 11:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h45 | 11:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h29 | 11:59 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h29 | 11:59 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Paris run on average 11 times per day, taking around 12h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by flight.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:15, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 648 miles (1043 km) distance in 14h 45m.
Distance 648 miles (1043 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 14h 45m |
First bus 9:15 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
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Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
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Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) -> Châtelet, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid Barajas Airport to Paris buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport - P6 Carpark. Use this guide to compare Madrid Barajas Airport and Paris bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
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