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4.6Travel optionsfrom Paris to Madrid
How to get from Paris to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal8:30 PM17h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:40 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$1151One-way1 transfer
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- Normal · Normal8:30 PM17h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:40 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$1151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UX10267:25 PM2h00Paris Orly Airport9:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3381One-way0 transfers
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061506:42 AM11h10Paris Gare de Lyon5:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$3811One-way1 transfer- 9711+
031526:42 AM11h35Paris Gare de Lyon6:17 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$3821One-way1 transfer - 9711+031726:42 AM13h34Paris Gare de Lyon8:16 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$3951One-way1 transfer
Normal10:00 PM14h45Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)12:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1221One-way0 transfers- Normal10:00 PM14h45Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)12:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1221One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:00 PM15h15Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1221One-way0 transfers
FR 54455:00 PM2h10Paris Beauvais Tille Airport7:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
TO47809:25 PM2h10Paris Orly Airport11:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2261One-way0 transfers
IB5847:25 AM2h05Paris Orly Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $361.
Distance: 653 miles (1052 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$326 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $361 Average price | $375 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.2 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Madrid:
A bus is $236 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Madrid costing on average $326.
A bus is $272 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Madrid costing on average $361.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
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Travel from Paris to Madrid: Journey Details
People traveling from Paris to Madrid includes a variety of comfortable, luxury bus, rail and airplane options. Drive share is an additional travel option that may suit your needs. You can also choose to hire a rental car. Your rental car can be booked online and will be waiting for you at the airport upon arrival in the city of Madrid.
Return trips from Madrid to Paris are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Madrid:
A bus is $236 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Madrid costing on average $326.
A bus is $272 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Madrid costing on average $361.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, easyJet, Iberia Express, Malta Air, Vueling, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, KLM, Alba Star, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA, Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, Iberojet, Pascan Aviation, GetJet Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, easyJet, Iberia Express, Malta Air, Vueling, Alba Star, Iberojet, Pascan Aviation.
- 16 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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