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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and France takes 13h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. The train service runs several times 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.

13h 41m
Duration
1,683 km
Distance
€343
Average price
3 times a day
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 8m
€273–503

Madrid to France train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Madrid and France. The earliest departure is at 11:17 AM in the morning, 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 13h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,682.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 41m

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 8m.

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