The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 9 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
1053 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon 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 Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 25 buses that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on Wed, Mar 18, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 the direct buses cover the 1053 km distance in an average of 15 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 45 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest buses will take 15 h 45 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $360.
Distance: 654 miles (1053 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $360 Average price | $136 Average price |
16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 19h35 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 18h55 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h40 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h30 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h20 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h30 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3161 | 4:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 8:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h15 | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h40 | 12:40 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h25 | 2:25 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h10 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h30 | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h59 | 11:59 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h44 | 11:59 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h15 | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h20 | 12:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Paris | 15h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:00 PM Paris | 15h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
4003 | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 14h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h35 | 9:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
3163 | 10:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h00 | 2:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 25h00 | 11:20 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 23h15 | 9:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 31 times per day, taking around 16h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:15, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 654 miles (1053 km) distance in 14h 45m.
Distance 654 miles (1053 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 14h 45m |
First bus 08:15 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesYou can travel by bus between Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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