The average train between Paris and Madrid takes 13h 7m and the fastest train takes 10h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 Paris and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 2:42 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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18h 58m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Madrid station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Madrid train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Paris to Madrid train tickets online with TGV inOui, iryo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paris and Madrid is 1,052.9 km. The road distance is 1,685 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants in around 10h 6m.