The average train between Madrid and France takes 14h 50m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to France. 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 Madrid and France. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into France at 4:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 14h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to France. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at France station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
Madrid to France train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to France train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Madrid and France is 822 km. The road distance is 1,681 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Hôtel de Ville via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 10h 55m.
