How to travel from Madrid to Paris, France

The distance between Madrid and Paris is around 1,065km (662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Madrid to Paris by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Transavia France

+ 3 others
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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Gare Montparnasse.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance1,264km (785 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Paris

There are several options for getting from Madrid to Paris by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Madrid and Paris is around 1,065km (662 miles).

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Madrid and Paris by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madrid to Paris is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madrid and Paris. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Madrid to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF, Renfe and TGV inOui run train services between Madrid and Paris. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Madrid and Paris. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Madrid and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Madrid and Paris. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Madrid and Paris. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Madrid and Paris with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Transavia France, Iberia, Air Europa and Vueling Airlines fly between Madrid and Paris. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Madrid to Paris typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Madrid and Paris. The distance is around 1,264km (785 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Paris is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Paris

Transport options from Madrid to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€185($185)
every 20 mins1,065km (662 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 5m
€170($170)
twice daily1,679km (1,043 miles)
Train via Pasajes13h 20m
€175($175)
once daily1,437km (893 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€110($110)
twice daily1,272km (791 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
€230($230)
on demand1,264km (785 miles)

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Airports near Paris

The following major airports near Paris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris