How to travel from Paris to Madrid

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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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 35m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $65.

Distance: 653 miles (1052 km)

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Train

$455

Average price

$81

Average price

Cheapest

$278

Average price

8h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 35m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

11h 42m

Average total duration

11h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 13m

Average total duration

8h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

3.2 - 6.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Iberia

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Most popular bus company

SNCF Intercités de nuit

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from Paris to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Gipsyy
10:30PM14h15
Paris
01:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Gipsyy
10:30PM14h15
Paris
01:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air EuropaUX1222
05:15PM2h00
Paris Orly Airport
07:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3771One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI9713+iryo06200
07:42AM15h00
Paris Gare de Lyon
10:42PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2661One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI9713+iryo06210
07:42AM16h10
Paris Gare de Lyon
11:52PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2621One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI9713+iryo06150
07:42AM10h10
Paris Gare de Lyon
05:52PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2891One-way
1 transfer
Gipsyy
10:00PM14h45
Paris
01:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$481One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
10:00PM15h45
Paris
01:45PMMadrid
$621One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
08:15PM16h44
Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
12:59PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$671One-way
0 transfers
TAP PortugalTP443 · TP1014
08:00AM6h05
Paris Orly Airport
02:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1931One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP441 · TP1014
06:40AM7h25
Paris Orly Airport
02:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1931One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 5445
10:55AM2h10
Paris Beauvais Tille Airport
01:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2641One-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.

How to get from Paris to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Paris to Madrid, 70,28% 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 Paris to Madrid, 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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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Paris to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Madrid:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Madrid costing on average $65 (€53).

A bus is $218 (€177) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Madrid costing on average $255 (€207).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 2m.

Bus takes on average 14h 45m.

The distance from Paris to Madrid is approximately 653 miles (1052 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Madrid is:
  • Around 72 flights per day.
  • Around 32 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Madrid:
  • 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, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, easyJet, Iberia Express, Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, KLM, Air One, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Luxair, LAER, Royal Air Maroc, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, SWISS, Pascan Aviation, Qatar Airways, GetJet Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct flights per day with Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, easyJet, Iberia Express, KM Malta Airlines, Air One, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Pascan Aviation.
  • 14 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Lisbon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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