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Madrid to Paris Train Information
| Trains depart from: | Madrid | |
| Trains arrive in: | Paris | |
| Distance: | 1052 km |
Quick Guide: Trains from Madrid to Paris
Trains from Madrid to Paris
Trains from Madrid to Paris are a great alternative to booking a flight or bus and there are plenty of departure times to choose from every day. Madrid to Paris trains are operated by Renfe and all trains leave from Madrid's Atocha Station. There are 21 trains every day with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours to arrive in Paris. All services will require passengers to change once, usually at Barcelona Sants train station.
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Madrid to Paris Train Cost
Average prices for Renfe trains from Madrid to Paris when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€253 |
1 Day in Advance |
€253 |
1 Week in Advance |
€229 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€229 |
1 Month in Advance |
€195 |
3 Months in Advance |
€165 |
Madrid to Paris Trains: General Information
While it may be cheaper to book a last-minute budget airline ticket from Madrid to Paris, travelers can offset some of the cost of Renfe train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Madrid to Paris trains are run by a cooperation of Renfe and SNCF.- All trains have a transfer in Barcelona, depart from Madrid Puerta de Atocha train station and arrive at Paris' Gare Lyon train station.
- The Madrid to Paris train journey takes at least 10 hours and 4 minutes to arrive in Paris.
- Most travelers book their Madrid to Paris train tickets 1 week ahead of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Madrid to Paris trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 9% cheaper to book a train ticket 1 week in advanced as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Madrid to Paris train costs are 23% cheaper when booked a month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Madrid
Trains from Madrid to Paris always depart from Atocha Station in the southern part of Madrid. Getting to Atocha shouldn't be a problem, as it's on Metro Line 1 (to Valdecarros). The Metro runs until after midnight, so it's a great option to reach any departures t Paris. Leave around 10-15 minutes at least to make your train if you are coming from the city center.
Getting into Paris by Train
Paris is many things - a city for lovers, fine food, art, music, sport and beautiful architecture. One of the most spellbinding cities in the world to wander around, it's a destination that will delight gourmet food fans, fashionistas and football lovers alike. And its all within easy reach of Madrid. All trains from Madrid arrive at the Gare de Lyon, in the south of the city. From there, just catch Metro lines A, B or D to central stops like Chatelet or Les Halles. You can also take Line D straight to the Gare du Nord if you are transferring to another train.
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Bus lines 47, 55, 19, 85, 10, 24, 57, 102, C
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