What are the departure and arrival points in Madrid and in Paris?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Paris: Most travelers catch their bus from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).

What companies run services between Madrid and Paris?

The following travel company offer services from Madrid to Paris: Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid to Paris tickets on Omio for $178 (€159).

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from Madrid to Paris

How to get from Madrid to Paris by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Paris is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Madrid Barajas Airport

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Travel Information to Paris from Madrid

	Distance	652 miles (1052 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus
	Popular travel companies	BlaBlaCar Bus

Take a bus to travel 652 miles (1052 km) to Paris from Madrid. BlaBlaCar Bus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Madrid to Paris.

Travel from Madrid to Paris

Travelers in Europe looking to journey from Madrid to Paris can choose between buses, trains, and flights. The quickest method of traveling from Madrid to Paris is by taking a flight which takes approximately 4½ hours to arrive in Paris. Taking the bus is the cheapest option; however, it will take at least 17 hours to arrive in Paris.

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Madrid to Paris Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€86	17:00 h	1 Day Ahead
€218	9:43 h	2 Months Ahead
€164	1:55 h	2 Months Ahead

What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Paris?

Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Paris

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Paris. Buses traveling from Madrid to Paris depart from either Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses or Avenida de América and take at least 17 hours to arrive at Paris' Gare Routière Galliéni bus station. Approximately 16 buses travel from Madrid to Paris every day. The first Madrid to Paris bus departs at 4:30 p.m. while the last departs at 7:30 p.m. All Madrid to Paris buses travel overnight. Bus companies that travel from Madrid to Paris include Alsa and Eurolines.

Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Paris

Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Paris. Even when travel time to and from Madrid and Paris' airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is still at least 5 hours faster than traveling from Madrid to Paris by train. Direct flights depart from Madrid's Barajas airport and arrive at either Paris' Charles de Gaulle, Orly, or Beauvais airport after approximately 2 hours of flight time. Airlines that offer direct flights from Madrid to Paris include Air France, Iberia, British Airways, Air Europa, EasyJet, Vueling and Transavia Airlines.

Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Paris

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Paris. Taking a flight is both significantly faster and usually less expensive than traveling from Madrid to Paris by train. Moreover, all trains traveling from Madrid to Paris require a transfer in Barcelona at Sants train station adding to the total travel time. There are over 20 direct flights from Madrid to Paris per day, with the first flight departing Madrid at 6:30 a.m.

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The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Madrid to Paris, 74,76% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Madrid to Paris, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Cheapest Price: $50

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $45

Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel from Madrid to Paris.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket between Madrid and Paris includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

Cheapest Price: $112

FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Paris

FAQs: Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Paris.

Travel Madrid to Paris by bus.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h.

Paris is approximately 652 miles (1052 km) away from Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Paris is:

2 buses a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Madrid to Paris as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Paris:

Most travelers catch their bus from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).

The following travel company offer services from Madrid to Paris:

Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid to Paris tickets on Omio for $178 (€159).

Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Paris:

Direct buses with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus with 2 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Paris as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Paris.

Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to Paris? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to Paris usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Barcelona or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore London, Barcelona or Amsterdam from Paris, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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