Paris to Madrid by train

From Paris to Madrid by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Paris to Madrid by train. With 41 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost from Paris to Madrid

Ready to book tickets from Paris to Madrid? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

• The cheapest tickets between Paris and Madrid typically run €37.08.

• If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit €105.

• If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to €121.

• You can book travel between these two destinations 8 months in advance.

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Train schedule for travel between Paris and Madrid

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 41 trains make this journey of 1,054 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Paris is at 06:38 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:52.

During the weekend, 06:36 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:52 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 4 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Paris and Madrid

The route’s fastest journey takes 9 hours and 38 minutes, covering a total of 1,054 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Paris and Madrid

Tickets for travel between Paris and Madrid can be booked 8 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Paris to Madrid by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Madrid.