The average train between Paris and Madrid takes 13h 26m 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 26m. 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 station and arriving at Madrid station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Paris to Madrid train tickets online with TGV inOui, iryo and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paris and Madrid is 1,051.6 km. The road distance is 1,680 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 4m.
