The average train between Madrid and Gare de l'Est takes 15h 8m and the fastest train takes 10h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Gare de l'Est. 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 Gare de l'Est. 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 Gare de l'Est at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 15h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Gare de l'Est? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Gare de l'Est. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Gare de l'Est station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
Madrid to Gare de l'Est train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Gare de l'Est train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Madrid and Gare de l'Est is 1,055 km. The road distance is 1,703 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gare de l'Est via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 11h 29m.