How to get to Paris from Madrid

There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Paris including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Paris is a train with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Paris:

A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Paris costing on average £66.

A train is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Paris costing on average £387.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 5m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 3m.

Coach takes on average 17h 48m.

The Madrid to Paris distance is approximately 1052 km.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Paris is:

• Around 72 flights per day.
• Around 38 coaches per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Paris as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Paris:

• 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.
• Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Air Europa, Swiss, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Paris by flight.
• Travel with Alsa Supra, Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy to go to Paris by coach.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Paris by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Paris with the following travel companies:

• 23 direct flights per day with asl airlines, Amelia, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Transavia France, Air France.
• 21 direct coaches per day with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy.

Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Brussels, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Madrid to Paris, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Paris, one can explore Montmartre, renowned for its bohemian charm and the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur. Enjoy a Seine River Cruise for unique views of the city's landmarks. Visit the Latin Quarter, full of life and historic sites, or delve into the Marais, known for its boutiques and art galleries. Don't miss a show at the Moulin Rouge for an extravagant experience. Among the best sights are the iconic Eiffel Tower, the vast collection of the Louvre Museum, the Gothic splendour of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the striking Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and the monumental Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Élysées.

Three to five days is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through neighbourhoods like Montmartre and Le Marais.