How to get from Madrid to Paris
- 1053 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 10m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 55m
direct
Flight
€355
Cheapest
15h 15m
direct
Bus
€59
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Paris. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 10m, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €57, on Tue, Sep 29.
1053 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €111Checked Oct 3 | 2h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 15h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€111Checked Oct 32h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 315h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Beauvais–Tilléflight
Ryanair·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Paris
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€42November 2026
€22Departures from Madrid to Paris
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:50 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 14:50 | 22:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 00:30 | 20:35 |
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairMadrid–Barajas-Beauvais–TilléSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-ParisBook →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Europa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Paris works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Madrid to Paris, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €111 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Paris?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Paris?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:50 and the last at 22:55, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Paris?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 14:50 and 22:55.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Paris leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €57 to €59. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Paris?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 10m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Paris?
About 2h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Paris?
Madrid is MAD and Paris is BVA, so this route is usually written MAD to BVA.
Which operators run Madrid to Paris?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Europa.
Can you get from Madrid to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 10h 56m.
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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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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026