The average train between Madrid and Versailles takes 17h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Versailles. 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 Versailles. 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 Versailles at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 17h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Versailles. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Versailles station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
Madrid to Versailles train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Versailles train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Book your Madrid to Versailles train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Versailles is 1,040 km. The road distance is 1,702 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Versailles Château Rive Gauche via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Paris Gare d'Austerlitz in around 11h 52m.