The average train between Madrid and Gare du Nord takes 15h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Gare du Nord. 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 3 times a day between Madrid and Gare du Nord. 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 du Nord at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 15h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Gare du Nord? 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 du Nord. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Gare du Nord station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
Madrid to Gare du Nord train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Gare du Nord train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Madrid and Gare du Nord is 1,055.3 km. The road distance is 1,703 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Paris Nord via Barcelona-Sants and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 11h 21m.