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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£153
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£153
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
7 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
7 h 38 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
803 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Madrid will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £153.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Avignon to Madrid, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 803 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 38 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.
09730
09730Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £144.
Distance: 803 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£144 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £177 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 19m Average total duration 14h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Madrid:
A coach is £96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Madrid costing on average £144.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Coach takes on average 14h 49m.
The journey is about 3h 23m faster (7h 9m by train vs 10h 32m by car) and roughly £33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£144 vs £177). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09730 | 8:40 Avignon TGV | 7h38 | 16:18 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Avignon to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 16:57. The fastest train covers the 803 km distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 803 km |
Average train duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 12m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 16:57 |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avignon to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Avignon to Madrid trains use the Avignon TGV to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Avignon and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Avignon TGV is 3 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Avignon TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Eric Kayser, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the south entrance of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30. Information desks are located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
Available at Avignon TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon TGV: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon TGV: Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Aparthotel Adagio, Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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