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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Madrid takes 12h 53m 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.

12h 53m
Duration
1,680 km
Distance
€343
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best
  1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
10h 4m
€275–497

Paris to Madrid train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,680.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Madrid, Spain?

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.

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