How to travel from Madrid to Paris

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Travel Information from Madrid to Paris

distanceDistance652 miles (1052 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$40 - $416
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $40 (€35) • 15 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $46 (€40) • 1 h 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Iberia or SNCF | TGV INOUI

Travel 652 miles (1052 km) by train, bus or flight to Paris from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa, Iberia or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Paris.

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from Madrid to Paris

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
04:40PM16h20
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
09:00AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$481One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
10:30PM16h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:15PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$451One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air Europa
02:20PM1h55
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
04:15PMParis Orly Airport (ORY)
$1931One-way
0 transfers
Other options
BlaBlaCar Bus
06:20PM16h40
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11:00AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$521One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
03:30PM18h00
Madrid
09:30AMParis
$481One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
03:30PM18h15
Madrid
09:45AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$481One-way
0 transfers
Iberia
09:40PM2h05
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
11:45PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$1161One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
08:30PM2h05
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
10:35PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$1421One-way
0 transfers
Transavia France
08:40PM2h05
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
10:45PMParis Orly Airport (ORY)
$1661One-way
0 transfers

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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.

Trains from Madrid to Paris | Buses from Madrid to Paris | Flights from Madrid to Paris

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.


How to get from Madrid to Paris

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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Easyjet
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SNCF

All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Madrid to Paris

You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $43 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

SNCF TER is a French train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including Intercités, TER, TGV, and Ouigo. Intercités are long-distance trains that offer comfortable seating and a variety of onboard amenities. TER trains are regional trains that offer frequent service and are ideal for short trips. TGV trains are high-speed trains that offer the fastest way to travel between cities. Ouigo is a low-cost train service that offers affordable fares. SNCF TER offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for SNCF TER are Paris to Marseille, Paris to Lyon, and Paris to Bordeaux.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

    BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Paris travel information:

    • Average Duration: 16 h 40 min
    • Cheapest Price: $47
    • BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 2 a day

    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.

    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.
    FAQs

    You can get to Paris from Madrid 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

    The cheapest way to go to Paris from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€35).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Paris:

    Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $46 (€40) for the same trip.

    Taking a bus costs $376 (€326) less than taking a train, which costs on average $416 (€361) for the same trip.

    The fastest way from Madrid to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 55 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Paris that take longer:

    Getting to Paris by bus takes 15 h 30 min on average.

    Train takes on average 9 h 42 min.

    The distance from Madrid to Paris is approximately 652 miles (1052 km).

    The average frequency per day from Madrid to Paris is:

    • 1 train per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Madrid and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight 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 who book a bus ticket from Madrid to Paris depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
    • Most travelers board their plane from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

    The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Paris:

    • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Eurolines Switzerland, Infobus, Ovanesovi Group or Alsa Supra to go to Paris by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid to Paris tickets on Omio for $40 (€35).
    • Iberia, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Air Europa, Iberia Express, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, TAP Portugal, KLM, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Air One, SWISS, LAER, Luxair, Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Serbia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Wamos Air, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Air Baltic or Bulgaria Air can take you to Paris by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Transavia France from Madrid to Paris for $46 (€40).
    • SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe, TGV INOUI, Renfe-SNCF, Renfe (3), SNCF TER or AVE can take you to Paris by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF | TGV INOUI from Madrid to Paris for $113 (€98).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Paris with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus.
    • You can book a direct flight with Iberia, Transavia France, Air France or Air Europa.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

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

    Your trip from Madrid to Paris doesn't have to end in Paris. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan or Brussels. If you’d like to add London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan or Brussels to your Madrid to Paris tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Paris today!
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