How to get from Paris to Madrid
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Madrid by price and travel time.
- 1053 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h
direct
Flight
€684
Cheapest
15h 15m
direct
Bus
€59
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 October 15, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1053 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €163Checked Oct 16 | 2h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 15h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€163Checked Oct 162h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€33Omio catalogue, Oct 2015h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris Charles de Gaulle → Madrid–Barajasflight
Vueling·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Madrid
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 12:30 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 12:30 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 01:10 | 23:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:25
- 14:30
- 15:25
- 16:25
- 19:20
- 21:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 01:10
- 19:00
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 14h 45m€33Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingParis Charles de Gaulle-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusParis-Madrid BarajasBook →
Air EuropaParis Orly-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Europa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Madrid works
Start with a Vueling flight from Paris to Madrid, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €96 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Paris to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 12:30 and the last at 21:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Madrid?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 12:30 and 21:00.
How far is Madrid from Paris?
About 1053 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €43 to €59. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 15m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Madrid?
About 2h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Madrid?
Paris is CDG and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written CDG to MAD.
Which operators run Paris to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Europa.
Can you get from Paris to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Madrid?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vueling
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 15 Oct 2026