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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.










Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
14h 45m
Average duration
18h 43m
Buses per day
31
Distance
1042 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Orly to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $274.
Distance: 648 miles (1044 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$274 Average price | $180 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $370 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 56m Average total duration 14h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Orly to Madrid:
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orly to Madrid costing on average $180 (€148).
A bus is $199 (€163) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orly to Madrid costing on average $274 (€225).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 26m.
The journey is about 3h 25m faster (9h 27m by train vs 12h 52m by car) and roughly $96 (€79) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($274 (€225) vs $370 (€304)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Orly to Madrid trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:36 PM Orly | 24h15 | 1:51 PM Madrid | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Orly to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $274 (€225) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 13:36, the last at 13:36. The fastest train covers the 648 miles (1044 km) distance in 24h 15m.
Distance 648 miles (1044 km) |
Average train duration 9h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $274 (€225) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 24h 15m |
First train 1:36 PM |
Last train 1:36 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
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Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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