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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Paris
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 28m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 653 miles (1052 km)
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$459 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price |
8h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.2 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Madrid to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:40 PM16h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:00 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$681One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:30 PM15h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:00 AMParis$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX10254:30 PM1h55Madrid Barajas Airport6:25 PMParis Orly Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
Other options
06111+970611:22 AM11h56Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3631One-way1 transfer- 06011+97069:57 AM13h21Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3661One-way1 transfer
- 06121+970612:22 PM10h56Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3761One-way1 transfer
- 31626:35 PM16h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:00 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$721One-way0 transfers
- 40043:30 PM15h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:00 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$721One-way0 transfers
3:45 PM15h15Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2)7:00 AMParis$751One-way0 transfers
TO46396:30 PM2h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:35 PMParis Orly Airport$1211One-way0 transfers- IB5919:45 PM2h05Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
- TO46375:30 PM2h05Madrid Barajas Airport7:35 PMParis Orly Airport$1581One-way0 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 |
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€86 |
17:00 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€218 |
9:43 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€164 |
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Paris:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Paris costing on average $34 (€27).
A flight is $284 (€231) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Paris costing on average $308 (€250).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, easyJet, Iberia Express, Malta Air, Vueling, TAP Portugal, KLM, Lufthansa, Alba Star, Swiss, Pascan Aviation, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Iberojet, Air Serbia, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Bulgaria Air to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, AVE, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa Supra, Gipsyy, Internorte to go to Paris by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air Europa, Air France, easyJet, Iberia Express, Malta Air, Alba Star, Pascan Aviation, Iberojet.
- 14 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte.
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