There are 8 ways to get from Espalion to Madrid by train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Barcelona
best- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
11h 36m€142–344Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 55m€75–136Drive 872.2 km
- Drive from Espalion to Madridcar 872.2 km
9h 46m€139–200Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TLS - MAD
7h 53m€77–265Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Narbonne to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
12h 2m€162–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Pamplonabus
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Madrid - Avenida de Américabus
18h 6m€85–169Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport
- Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane RDZ - MAD
5h 32m€158–410Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BOD - MAD
11h 10m€126–354
Espalion to Madrid by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Espalion to Madrid is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Espalion to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €150 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to Madrid. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Rodez and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Espalion to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Espalion and Madrid is 1187 km. The road distance is 872.2 km.
The best way to get from Espalion to Madrid without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 11h 36m and costs €140 - €350.
It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Espalion to Madrid, including transfers.
Espalion to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Espalion to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Espalion to Madrid is to train via Barcelona which takes 11h 36m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 14h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €410 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Espalion, Occitanie, France and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Estación Sur de Autobuses via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–380
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Espalion to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Espalion to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Espalion to Madrid is 872 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Espalion to Madrid.
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