- Must visit
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró. A top stop near Atocha.
Cheapest price
$257
Average price
$272
Fastest journey
18 h 5 m
Average duration
18 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1053 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around $272 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.
It's difficult to get from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes without transferring at least once.
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09730Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $359.
Distance: 654 miles (1053 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$359 Average price | $135 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $373 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 0m Average total duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $135 (€110).
A bus is $305 (€250) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $359 (€294).
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 41m.
Bus takes on average 17h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 10m faster (11h 41m by train vs 12h 51m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($359 (€294) vs $373 (€305)). 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 Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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3751+ 86971+ 09730 | On time 10:13 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 18h05 | 4:18 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
3751+ 86971+ 09730 | On time 10:13 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 18h05 | 4:18 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $359 (€294) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 20:09, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 654 miles (1053 km) distance in 19h 43m.
Distance 654 miles (1053 km) |
Average train duration 11h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $359 (€294) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 19h 43m |
First train 8:09 PM |
Last train 8:09 PM |
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Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró. A top stop near Atocha.
Madrid’s most famous art museum, with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. Essential for visitors interested in European painting.
A major art museum completing Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art, with works spanning from medieval painting to modern masters such as Van Gogh and Hopper.
Madrid’s most famous park, with tree-lined avenues, the boating lake, monuments, and the Crystal Palace area. Essential for walks and relaxing outdoors.
Madrid’s grand historic square, surrounded by arcaded buildings and long central-city traditions. A classic place to absorb the city’s atmosphere.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s road network, known for its constant energy, iconic clock, and major city landmarks nearby.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, traditionally served in stages and closely associated with the city’s home-style cooking.
A simple but iconic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially popular around central Madrid and long linked to local tavern culture.
A rich tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla, slow-cooked and deeply traditional, especially valued in older Madrid taverns.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic old-Madrid setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and hearty Spanish cooking, with a lively and polished tavern atmosphere.
Classic Madrid taberna especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots, with an old-fashioned and authentic feel.
Moderate for Western Europe. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for very good service, and small change for taxis.
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Sol, Madrid
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