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Travel from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid by train in 9 hours 43 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid by train is 13 hours 57 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 9 hours 43 minutes. You'll usually find 4 trains per day traveling the 1053 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to Madrid.
Book train tickets from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $124.45. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid by train
It takes an average of 13h 57m to travel from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid by train, over a distance of around 654 miles (1053 km). There are normally 4 trains per day traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid and tickets for this journey start from $124.45 when you book in advance.
| First train | 7:42 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:14 pm | |
| Departure station | Paris Gare de Lyon | |
| Arrival station | Madrid | |
| Journey time | From 9h 43m | |
| Distance | 654 miles (1053 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $124.45 | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus |
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Cheap train tickets from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Paris Gare de Lyon to Madrid by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
* Based on European average monthly visitors to Trainline’s app and website from 1.1.2023 to 10.31.2023 vs other independent retailers.