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Travel Information to Paris from Madrid

distanceDistance652 miles (1052 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$33 - $311
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $33 (€29) • 1 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $33 (€29) • 1 h 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Iberia or iryo

Travel 652 miles (1052 km) by train, bus or flight to Paris from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa, Iberia or iryo 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.

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

AlsaNormal · Normal
05:30PM18h15
Madrid
11:45AMParis
$811One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
AlsaNormal · Normal
05:30PM18h15
Madrid
11:45AMParis
$811One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Air Europaux1027
08:00AM1h55
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
09:55AMParis Orly Airport (ORY)
$2651One-way
0 transfers
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AlsaNormal · Normal
05:30PM18h29
Madrid
11:59AMParis, Gare Paris Bercy
$811One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
04:30PM19h15
Madrid
11:45AMParis
$811One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
04:30PM19h29
Madrid
11:59AMParis, Gare Paris Bercy
$811One-way
1 transfer
Transavia FranceTO4637
01:10PM2h05
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
03:15PMParis Orly Airport (ORY)
$1741One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB573
11:25AM2h00
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
01:25PMParis Orly Airport (ORY)
$2041One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB569
07:20AM2h00
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
09:20AMParis Orly Airport (ORY)
$2041One-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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SNCF

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

You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $44 (€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: $48
    • BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 2 a day

    Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel between Madrid and Paris including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

    Iberia from Madrid to Paris travel information:

    • Average Duration: 2 h 5 min
    • Cheapest Price: $44

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