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The average train between France and Madrid takes 14h 1m and the fastest train takes 10h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 France and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 14h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from France to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from France to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
France to Madrid train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between France and Madrid is 822 km. The road distance is 1246 km.
You can take a subway from Châtelet to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 5m.
