The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Madrid
Cheapest price
€74
Average price
€140
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
14 h 9 m
Buses per day
62
Distance
1052 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Madrid will cost around €140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
Of the 62 buses that leave Paris for Madrid on Fri, Apr 03, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct buses cover the 1052 km distance in an average of 14 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal · Normal10:30 PM17h00Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)3:30 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América€741One-way1 transfer
11:20 PM12h20Paris11:40 AMMadrid€1061One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 PM14h45Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)1:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1141One-way0 transfers
Normal8:00 PM16h59Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:59 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1141One-way0 transfers
Normal8:15 PM16h44Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)12:59 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1141One-way0 transfers
11:20 PM12h20Paris11:40 AMMadrid€1061One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM13h40Paris1:40 AMMadrid€1501One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 PM14h45Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)1:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1141One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 PM14h45Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)1:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1141One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM15h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €53.
Distance: 1052 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €370 Average price | €226 Average price |
11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 3.2 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h45 | 5:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h15 | 5:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 21h15 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 11:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h45 | 8:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 20h15 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 11:30 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 21h15 | 8:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 17h25 | 5:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 16h55 | 5:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
53905 · 3161 | 1:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 18h45 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h30 | 6:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h15 | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h15 | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3161 | 3:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h40 | 11:40 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h25 | 1:25 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h10 | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h59 | 10:59 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h30 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h30 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h59 | 10:59 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h44 | 10:59 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h15 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 18h25 | 12:40 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h25 | 11:40 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 16h44 | 10:59 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h15 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h25 | 12:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h20 | 11:20 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Paris | 15h45 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:00 PM Paris | 15h15 | 11:15 AM Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Paris | 15h45 | 11:45 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
4003 | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Paris | 15h15 | 11:15 AM Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 14h45 | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Paris | 15h15 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 17h00 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 15h15 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h05 | 9:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 23h45 | 9:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 25h00 | 10:20 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Madrid
Buses from Paris to Madrid run on average 32 times per day, taking around 11h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1052 km distance in 14h 45m.
Distance 1052 km |
Average bus duration 11h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 14h 45m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte, Gipsyy from Paris to MadridYou can travel by bus between Paris to Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte, Gipsyy for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
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