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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 train, with an average ticket price of NOK 612 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 612, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,892.
Distance: 653 miles (1052 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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NOK 4,892 Average price | NOK 785 Average price | NOK 612 Average price Cheapest | NOK 3,378 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 43m Average total duration 17h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m 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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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Madrid:
A train is NOK 174 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Madrid costing on average NOK 785.
A train is NOK 4,281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Madrid costing on average NOK 4,892.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 14m.
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
You'll arrive about 7h 58m sooner (5h 7m by flight vs 13h 5m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 4,892 compared to roughly NOK 3,378 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel 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.
10:00 PM 15h15 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses NOK 528 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:00 PM 15h15 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses NOK 528 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX10267:25 PM 2h00 Paris Orly Airport 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport NOK 1,038 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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065706:42 AM 14h00 Paris Gare de Lyon 8:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes NOK 923 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9711+
063506:42 AM 10h45 Paris Gare de Lyon 5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes NOK 990 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9711+06360
6:42 AM 12h34 Paris Gare de Lyon 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes NOK 990 1 One-way 1 transfer
9:30 PM 15h45 Paris, Gare Paris Bercy 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses NOK 528 1 One-way 0 transfers9:30 PM 15h15 Paris, Gare Paris Bercy 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) NOK 550 1 One-way 0 transfers- Normal · Normal
7:00 PM 20h15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) NOK 561 1 One-way 1 transfer
TO46385:45 PM 2h10 Paris Orly Airport 7:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport NOK 693 1 One-way 0 transfers- TO4780
7:50 PM 2h10 Paris Orly Airport 10:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport NOK 693 1 One-way 0 transfers 
IB5806:55 PM 2h05 Paris Orly Airport 9:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport NOK 907 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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 train is NOK 174 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Madrid costing on average NOK 785.
A train is NOK 4,281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Madrid costing on average NOK 4,892.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 14m.
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 49 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with KLM, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, ITA, Air France, Air Europa, Transavia France, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Vueling, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 23 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air France, Air Europa, Transavia France, Ryanair, Amelia.
- 25 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Infobus.
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