Train Paris to Madrid from €382 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Madrid takes 12h 41m 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.

12h 41m
Duration: 1,685 km
Distance: €382
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best

Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave

9h 57m

€304–535

Paris to Madrid train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

2:42 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

6:42 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 5:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 58m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 5:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 9:52 AM
Arrives next day
19h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

6:42 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 5:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

6:42 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 5:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 20m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

6:42 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 5:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

6:42 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 5:52 PM
10h 10m • 1 change

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