The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon
Cheapest price
$330
Average price
$343
Fastest journey
10 h 3 m
Average duration
13 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1053 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $343 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $330.
It's difficult to get from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon without transferring at least once.
1:15 PM10h03Madrid-puerta De Atocha-almudena Grandes11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3301One-way1 transfer
9:07 PM19h05Madrid-puerta De Atocha-almudena Grandes4:12 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3431One-way1 transfer
6:09 AM10h03Madrid-puerta De Atocha-almudena Grandes4:12 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3571One-way1 transfer
6:09 AM10h03Madrid-puerta De Atocha-almudena Grandes4:12 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3571One-way1 transfer
1:15 PM10h03Madrid-puerta De Atocha-almudena Grandes11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3301One-way1 transfer
9:07 PM19h05Madrid-puerta De Atocha-almudena Grandes4:12 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $125. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, and a train costs an average of $330.
Distance: 654 miles (1053 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$338 Average price | $158 Average price Cheapest | $259 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 9m Average total duration Fastest 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 34m Average total duration 16h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $180 (€144) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $338 (€270).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 16h 4m.
You'll arrive about 2h 50m sooner (9h 39m by train vs 12h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $338 (€270) compared to roughly $259 (€207) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:16 AM Madrid-puerta De Atocha-almudena Grandes | 9h56 | 4:12 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Madrid-puerta De Atocha-almudena Grandes | 10h03 | 11:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon
Trains from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $330 (€264) but you can travel from only $125 (€100) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 654 miles (1053 km) distance in 9h 56m.
Distance 654 miles (1053 km) |
Average train duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $330 (€264) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 56m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo, iryo from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo, iryo trains will get you between Madrid Atocha Cercanias and Paris Gare de Lyon from $125 (€100). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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AVE
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Ouigo
FAQs: Trains from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Gare de Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
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