There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Madrid by plane, bus, train, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Paris Orly • 4h 54m
Cheapest option
Bus to Beauvais, fly • 5h 50m
6 alternative options
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle • 5h 4m
Train via Barcelona • 9h 34m
Train • 12h 10m
Bus • 16h 30m
Rideshare • 14h 32m
Drive • 11h 55m
Paris to Madrid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €80 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Estación de tren de Atocha via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Paris and Madrid is 1059 km. The road distance is 1268.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Madrid without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 9h 34m and costs €180 - €350.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Paris to Madrid, including transfers.
Paris to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €180 - €350 and takes 9h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 16h 30m.
- Distance: 1058.6 km
- Duration: 4h 54m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Madrid, Spain?
Air Europa, Iberia and three other airlines fly from Paris to Madrid Chamartin hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Madrid via Barcelona-Sants in around 9h 34m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €370
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Madrid via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €700
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €370
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Madrid via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €700
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €360
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €370
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €290 - €950
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €370
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €350
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €300
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €220
- 1st Class
- €200 - €270
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €120 - €160
- 1st Class
- €150 - €200
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €30 - €80
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Irun to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 892 68 20 66
- Website
- aeroportparisbeauvais.com
Bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Airport Paris-Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €17
- Website
- https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/shuttle/
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Paris to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Estación de tren de Atocha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Madrid is 1268 km. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Paris to Madrid.
Book your Paris to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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