- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 3 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
1052 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris 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 to Madrid will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 43 buses that leave Paris for Madrid on Fri, May 29, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 1052 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 Fri, May 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 to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $365.
Distance: 653 miles (1052 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price | $365 Average price | $379 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 3.2 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Madrid:
A bus is $238 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Madrid costing on average $329 (€265).
A bus is $274 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Madrid costing on average $365 (€294).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 57m sooner (11h 8m by bus vs 13h 5m by car) and save roughly $288 (€232) compared to fuel and tolls ($91 (€73) vs $379 (€305)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 16h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 16h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h15 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h45 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 21h30 | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 21h15 | 9:45 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 | |
50049 · 3186 | 12:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h10 | 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h40 | 10:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h00 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 1:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h15 | 10:45 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) | 20h30 | 10:30 AM 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 · Normal | 2:00 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h00 | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 16h55 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 17h25 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
53905 · 3161 | 3:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 18h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h30 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 8:10 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 | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3161 | 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) | 16h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h25 | 3:25 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h40 | 1:40 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h15 | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h15 | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h10 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h59 | 12:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h30 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h30 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h59 | 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 | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h25 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h20 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Paris | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
4003 | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
95927 · 3163 | 9:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h25 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h05 | 11:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
3163 | 11:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h00 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 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) | 23h45 | 11:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Madrid run on average 35 times per day, taking around 11h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 653 miles (1052 km) distance in 14h 15m.
Distance 653 miles (1052 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 14h 15m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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