The average train between Paris and Madrid takes 13h 45m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Paris and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 2:42 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Paris and Madrid is 1051.6 km. The road distance is 1246 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Sol via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías in around 10h 5m.
