The average train between France and Madrid Airport (MAD) takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 10h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Madrid Airport (MAD). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between France and Madrid Airport (MAD). The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Madrid Airport (MAD) at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from France to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD) station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
France to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between France and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 810.2 km. The road distance is 1,708 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, and Nuevos Ministerios in around 11h 40m.