How to get from Madrid to Paris
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 16h 10m, from €96.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 10m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1053 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Madrid to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Madrid → Madrid BarajasbusCity transit·10m
- 2Madrid Barajas → Parisbus
FlixBus·15h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Madrid to Paris works
Start with a City transit bus from Madrid to Madrid Barajas, about 10 min. Transfer in Madrid Barajas and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris (15h 40m). In total it's roughly €96 over 16h 10m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Paris
DepartureMadridChange hereMadrid BarajasWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Madrid to Paris
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Madrid to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Paris?+−
The most useful route takes about 16h 10m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Paris from Madrid?+−
About 1053 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Paris cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €96. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Paris?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Paris?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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