The average train between Madrid Atocha Station and France takes 13h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Atocha Station to France. 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 Madrid Atocha Station and France. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Atocha Station is at 8:30 PM which arrives into France at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 13h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to France. However, there are services departing from Madrid Atocha Station station and arriving at France station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
Madrid Atocha Station to France train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid Atocha Station to France train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and France is 822.6 km. The road distance is 1,700 km.
You can take a vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Hôtel de Ville via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 11h 22m.