The average train between Madrid and France takes 14h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and France. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into France at 4:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to France. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon station via Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
Madrid to France train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Madrid and France is 822 km. The road distance is 1246 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Hôtel de Ville via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 11h 2m.
