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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Paris is to fly which costs €70 - €280 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 45m.

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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from Madrid to Paris?

The distance between Madrid and Paris is 1056 km. The road distance is 1245.7 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 via Barcelona which takes 10h 48m and costs €270 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Paris train from?

Madrid to Paris train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Paris?

The best way to get from Madrid to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €270 - €500 and takes 10h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Madrid to Paris bus arrive?

Madrid to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Paris train arrive?

Madrid to Paris train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Paris is 1246 km. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Madrid to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Paris?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Paris?

Book your Madrid to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22479+ hotels available in Paris.

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Paris by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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Fly to Paris Orly Airport
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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MAD - ORY
4h 43m
€74–280
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
10h 48m
€270–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 45m
€95–190
Drive 1,245.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Pariscar 1,245.7 km
12h 10m
€199–287
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAD - CDG
4h 54m
€78–294
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAD - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 10m
€76–282
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
12h 58m
€196–363

Madrid to Paris by train

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Distance: 1,055.5 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Iberia, Air Europa, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Paris Gare De Lyon via Barcelona-Sants in around 10h 48m.

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