There are 7 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Paris Orly • 2h 26m
Cheapest option
Bus • 17h 20m
5 alternative options
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle • 2h 36m
Fly to Beauvais, train • 4h 49m
Train • 11h 13m
Bus via Madrid • 17h 39m
Drive • 11h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 17h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris is to fly which costs €55 - €250 and takes 2h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid - Barajas Airport and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Chamartin, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Paris is 1041 km. The road distance is 1251.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Madrid - Barajas Airport station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 11h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 17h 20m.
- Distance: 1041.5 km
- Duration: 2h 26m
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Paris, France?
Air Europa, Iberia and four other airlines fly from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris Bercy via Chamartin, Atocha, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €400
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €410
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €390
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €400
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €410
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €390
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €380
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €410
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €410
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €300
Flights from Madrid to Beauvais via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €750
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Beauvais to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €27
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Paris Gallieni
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €130
- Website
- ALSA
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Paris Orly Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris is 1252 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris.
Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, Transavia France and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Paris Orly Airport.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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