- Must visit
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró. A priority stop near Atocha.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 3 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
1076 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 41 buses that leave Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on Sat, Jun 27, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 1076 km distance in an average of 15 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $298.
Distance: 668 miles (1076 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $298 Average price | $377 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 10m Average total duration 16h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A bus is $140 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $199 (€163).
A bus is $239 (€196) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $298 (€245).
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Bus takes on average 16h 40m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $377 (€310) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $318 (€261). The journey takes 16h 40m versus 12h 46m 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 Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes buses for today, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 17h25 | 12:40 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 15h45 | 11:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 17h25 | 1:40 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 14h45 | 12:15 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 14h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 23h40 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 22h49 | 7:34 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h50 | 8:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 22h25 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 23h30 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 22h10 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 12:30 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 22h15 | 10:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 23h50 | 12:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 22h15 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 22h20 | 12:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h10 | 10:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 2:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h45 | 10:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h15 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h15 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 21 times per day, taking around 16h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 668 miles (1076 km) distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 668 miles (1076 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 13h 45m |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trip today.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró. A priority stop near Atocha.
Madrid’s most famous art museum, with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. One of Europe’s essential museum visits.
A major art collection spanning medieval painting to modern masters, filling gaps between the Prado and Reina Sofía. Ideal for a broad overview of Western art.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, people-watching, and visiting monuments and gardens. A top outdoor stop near Atocha.
The city’s grand historic square, surrounded by arcaded buildings and central to Madrid’s old-town atmosphere and major visitor routes.
Madrid’s symbolic central square, home to the Kilometer Zero marker and a constant hub of activity, gatherings, and street life.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, traditionally served in courses and especially associated with the city’s taverns.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, famously eaten around central Madrid as a simple local staple.
Rich tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla, a deeply traditional Madrid dish valued for its hearty, old-style flavor.
Established seafood restaurant with a classic Madrid dining style, known for high-quality fish and shellfish in an elegant setting.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast suckling pig, Castilian dishes, and classic old Madrid atmosphere.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic dining room popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Western Europe. Transport is affordable, while central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and small change for taxis.
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