The average train between Paris and Madrid takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris to Madrid. 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 hourly between Paris and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Paris is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Haussmann Saint-Lazare and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paris to Madrid? 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 Paris to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Paris St Lazare station and arriving at Caen station via Caen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris St Lazare station.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
The distance between Paris and Madrid is 199.4 km. The road distance is 234 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris St Lazare to Caen hourly. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 1h 59m.