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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$56
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$94
Fastest journey on Aug 29
14 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
14 h 57 m
Buses on Aug 29
33
Distance
1041 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Madrid will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 33 buses from Paris Orly Airport to Madrid, including 15 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 1041 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 Sat, Aug 29 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 Orly Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 646 miles (1041 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $379 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 8m Average total duration 14h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Orly Airport to Madrid:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Orly Airport to Madrid costing on average $138 (€111).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 57m.
Bus takes on average 14h 38m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€53) compared to roughly $379 (€306) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $314 (€253). The journey takes 14h 38m versus 12h 8m 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, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 21h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 15h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Orly Airport to Madrid buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h00 | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h05 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 19h50 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h44 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h15 | 7:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h15 | 7:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h44 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 18h05 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 19h15 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 18h00 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 21h45 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h10 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 5:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 22h05 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h55 | 3:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 21h25 | 3:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h15 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h44 | 12:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h15 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h44 | 12:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4003 | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 25h00 | 12:20 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 23h15 | 10:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 21h34 | 7:34 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 23h50 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) | 28h40 | 3:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h05 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h35 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 22h55 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Paris Orly Airport to Madrid run on average 15 times per day, taking around 14h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 646 miles (1041 km) distance in 14h 45m.
Distance 646 miles (1041 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 14h 45m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
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Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Orly Airport to Madrid 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris Orly Airport to Madrid buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Paris Orly Airport and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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