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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and France takes 14h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 47m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid 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.

14h 42m
Duration
1,702 km
Distance
€368
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best
  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
11h 30m
€278–533

Madrid to France train times

Trains run once daily between Madrid and France. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:20 PM which arrives into France at 4:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 14h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,701.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 42m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and France?

You can take a train from Sol to Hôtel de Ville via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 11h 30m.

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