Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
11 h 53 m
Average
11 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1052 km
It's difficult to get from Paris to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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Distance | 652 miles (1052 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 45 min | |
Average train ticket price | $20 (€18) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | iryo |
Trains from Paris to Madrid cover the 652 miles (1052 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 45 min with our travel partners like iryo. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $20 (€18), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $20 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
Trains from Paris to Madrid are convenient and comfortable for people traveling Europe by train. There are 2 Renfe trains from Paris to Madrid, both of which depart from Paris' Gare de Lyon. Travelers will have to transfer once in Barcelona during the journey. The train from Paris to Madrid take just over 9 and a half hours to arrive in Madrid. Trains depart as frequently on weekends as they do during the week.
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Average prices for Renfe trains from Paris to Madrid 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 |
Paris to Madrid Trains: General Information
While it may be cheaper to book a last-minute budget airline ticket from Paris to Madrid, travelers can offset some of the cost of Renfe train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Paris to Madrid trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare de l'Est. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your route in train stations like Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Atocha Cercanias.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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