How to get from Paris to Madrid
- 1053 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 10m
- 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
15h 15m
direct
Bus
€59
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 15m by bus with no transfer. 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 €53, on Thu, Oct 1.
1053 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €199Checked Oct 1 | 2h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 15h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€199Checked Oct 12h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€29Omio 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.
Paris to Madrid: 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.
- 1Paris → Madrid Barajasbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·15h 15m
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, Paris to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€22November 2026
€24Departures 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusParis-Madrid BarajasBook →
IberiaParis Charles de Gaulle-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Madrid works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Paris to Madrid Barajas, about 15h 15m. In total it's roughly €59 over 15h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 15h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
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 €53 to €59. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Madrid?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia.
Can you get from Paris to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 10h 10m.
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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026