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ITMadrid to Paris Train & Bus Tickets
From Madrid (Spain) to Paris (France) · about 1273 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Madrid to Paris, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €26.98 for travel on 9 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 19 h 50 min (18 journeys) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Madrid to Paris: what to expect
Madrid and Paris are about 1273 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Spain to France. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1273 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Madrid–Paris tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €40.48, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Paris
- The Eiffel Tower gets 60 tons of paint every 7 years to keep it from rusting. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Pont Neuf, "New Bridge", is actually Paris's oldest standing Seine bridge, and was the first stone bridge there built without houses. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Louvre began as a fortress started by King Philip II in the late 12th century; it opened as a museum on 10 August 1793. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Madrid to Paris
How long does the journey from Madrid to Paris take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 19 h 50 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Paris?
The lowest fare seen recently is €26.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 9 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €40.48). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.