The average train between Madrid and Paris takes 14h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Paris. 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 twice daily between Madrid and Paris. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Paris at 4:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Paris. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Paris station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
Madrid to Paris train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Paris train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Book your Madrid to Paris train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Paris is 1,051.6 km. The road distance is 1,699 km.
You can take a train from Sol to Paris Gare De Lyon via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 21m.