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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paris to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

13 h 40 m

Average duration

15 h 39 m

Buses per day

Distance

1052 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Paris to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Paris to Madrid will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.

Fast coaches

Of the 26 buses that leave Paris for Madrid every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 1052 km distance in an average of 15 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 16 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

3163

23:1016h10

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

15:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£411One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

21:0016h20

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£441One-way

0 changes

Normal

23:0018h15

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

17:15Madrid

£451One-way

0 changes

Normal

23:3018h00

Paris

17:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£451One-way

0 changes

Normal

23:3017h45

Paris

17:15Madrid

£451One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 11h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg.

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Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£77 Average Price Cheapest	£543 Average Price	£213 Average Price
21h 18m average duration 20h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	14h 58m average duration Fastest 11h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	18h 0m average duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions	3.2 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions	0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Paris to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 15 May

Last updated at 12:35

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Normal · Normal	14:00 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	18h25	08:25 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	14:00 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	20h45	10:45 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	14:00 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	20h30	10:30 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Supra Economy	14:00 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	18h45	08:45 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	14:00 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	19h45	09:45 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	14:00 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	18h10	08:10 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	14:00 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	19h30	09:30 Madrid	1 change
FlixBus	14:25 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	16h40	07:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:25 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	15h55	06:20 Madrid	0 changesdirect
Normal · Normal	14:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	17h55	08:25 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	14:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	19h15	09:45 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	14:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	17h40	08:10 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	14:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	19h00	09:30 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Supra Economy	14:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	18h15	08:45 Madrid	1 change
3161	15:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	16h45	07:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal · Supra Economy	15:00 Paris	17h45	08:45 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	15:00 Paris	17h25	08:25 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	15:00 Paris	18h45	09:45 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	15:00 Paris	18h30	09:30 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	15:00 Paris	17h10	08:10 Madrid	1 change
FlixBus	17:20 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	16h10	09:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	17:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	17h30	11:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	17:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	16h59	10:29 Madrid	0 changesdirect
Normal	17:45 Paris	17h15	11:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	17:45 Paris	16h44	10:29 Madrid	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	16h20	11:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
95927 · 3163	19:45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	17h35	13:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
Normal · Normal	20:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	21h50	18:20 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	20:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	22h35	19:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
Normal · Normal	20:50 Paris	24h30	21:20 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	20:50 Paris	24h15	21:05 Madrid	1 change
Normal	21:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	18h15	15:15 Madrid	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	18h30	15:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
3163	21:10 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	16h10	13:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:30 Paris	18h00	15:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:30 Paris	17h45	15:15 Madrid	0 changesdirect
Friday 16 May
Normal · Supra Economy	07:15 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	21h00	04:15 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	07:15 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	20h30	03:45 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	07:15 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets	20h15	03:30 Madrid	1 change
Normal · Normal	08:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	19h30	03:30 Madrid	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	20h35	06:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
50049 · 3166	10:45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	20h25	07:10 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Paris to Madrid

France

Spain

Buses from Paris to Madrid run on average 24 times per day, taking around 20h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

1052 km

Average bus duration

20h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

£30

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

15h 55m

First bus

00:10

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus Paris to Madrid

Travel from Paris to Madrid from £34 with Omio’s coach partners Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Coach information from Paris to Madrid with Alsa:

Average Duration: 15 h
Cheapest Price: £34
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

Coach information from Paris to Madrid with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 16 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £40
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 2 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Paris to Madrid coach information:

Average Duration: 16 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £35
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

Coaches from Paris to Madrid

Those wishing to visit the Spanish capital of Madrid from Paris can choose from a range of coach options. The 800-mile route is served by Eurolines, Alsa, a Spanish subsidiary of National Express, and Ouibus. Travel time takes as little as 16 hours 25 minutes for direct journeys, while some connecting routes can take upwards of 24 hours.

Which coach companies travel from Paris to Madrid?

Coaches from Paris to Madrid are offered by several coach providers. Both Alsa and Eurolines offer direct routes. Eurolines is one of the leading providers of low-cost bus travel in Europe, with each coach offering WiFi, electrical and USB charging points, reclining chairs and two pieces of checked baggage per customer. Indirect services are also offered by Eurolines and Ouibus, a French company formerly known as iDBUS, and Ibero Coaches, who offer a direct route on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

How long is the coach from Paris to Madrid?

Journey times vary significantly depending on when passengers choose to travel. The shortest journey can arrive in Madrid in just 16 hours 25 minutes. The longest takes closer to 17 hours. There are many indirect options, the shortest of which takes 22 hours 35 minutes, which requires passengers to change in Barcelona. Some indirect journeys can take closer to 30 hours.

How many coaches are there from Paris to Madrid?

Passengers can expect to choose from between six to nine departure times from numerous Paris locations with up to 30 route options, depending on where passengers choose to transfer. There are usually three direct options available.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Paris to Madrid?

Departure coach station: Coaches depart from numerous Paris locations, including Paris Gallieni, Paris Bercy and Porte Maillot. Porte Maillot is located just outside the Congress building. Paris Gallieni is served by tram lines with direct links from Charles de Gaulle airport. Most services will depart from Paris Bercy, located within a 10-minute walk of Gare de Lyon. It can also be accessed via metro lines M14 or M6 to Bercy station.

Arrival coach station: Most journeys will arrive at Madrid Estacion del Sur, in the south of the Spanish capital. The transport hub has links to the metro and intercity as well as international bus routes. Some services terminate at Avenida de America, which also has links to the metro and local bus routes for easy onward travel.

FAQs: Paris to Madrid coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Paris to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Madrid.

Cheap coach tickets from Paris to Madrid can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Paris to Madrid is £76; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Paris to Madrid is 16 h 10 min to travel the 652 mile long journey, with around there are 22 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Paris to Madrid leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Paris to Madrid leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Paris to Madrid without having to change trains with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Internorte. There are 10 direct coaches from Paris to Madrid each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Paris to Madrid coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or Internorte. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Madrid from Paris to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Paris, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris, Gare Paris Bercy. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your route in coach stations like Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Paris to Madrid by coach is December.

You have options as you can travel between Paris and Madrid 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Paris to Madrid has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Paris to Madrid.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Paris to Madrid.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Paris to Madrid.

No, luggage for the coach from Paris to Madrid needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Paris to Madrid.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Paris to Madrid.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Paris to Madrid.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Paris to Madrid.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Madrid

Paris

Madrid

The major coach station for departures in Paris is Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) for your trip from Paris to Madrid.

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) Wifi