Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes bus with Alsa

This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:

A train is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average €83.

A train is €393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average €446.

Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 30m.

Bus takes on average 17h 12m.

Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €307 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €224. The journey takes 17h 12m versus 11h 52m 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 FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.

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.