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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and France takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. 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 26m
Duration
1,700 km
Distance
€369
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 16m
€281–528

Madrid to France train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Madrid and France. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, 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 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,699.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and France?

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 16m.

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