The average train between Madrid and Paris takes 14h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Paris. 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 Paris. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Paris at 4:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Paris. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Paris station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
Madrid to Paris train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Paris train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Book your Madrid to Paris train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Paris is 1,052.9 km. The road distance is 1,678 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Paris Gare De Lyon via Barcelona-Sants in around 10h 48m.
