What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Paris is to bus via La Défense which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Paris is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Paris. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal via Caen - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Paris. However, there are services departing from Jean Vilar and arriving at Magenta via Caen and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Madrid to Paris?

The distance between Madrid and Paris is 246 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Paris?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Madrid to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Paris bus from?

Madrid to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Paris train from?

Madrid to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Paris?

The best way to get from Madrid to Paris is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via La Défense, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Madrid to Paris bus arrive?

Madrid to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal station.

Where does the Madrid to Paris train arrive?

Madrid to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Paris is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Madrid to Paris.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 23962+ hotels available in Paris.

Madrid to Paris - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Paris by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2h 48m
€42–82
Bus via La Défense
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 16m
€22–38
Drive 233.3 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Pariscar 233.3 km
2h 18m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1774 / ...
4h 50m
€22–41

Madrid to Paris by foot, tram, and train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.6 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Paris St Lazare hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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