Bus from Madrid to Paris: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Paris on May 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA INTERNACIONALBus
Estación Sur
Bercy SeineCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus - AlsaBus
Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)Fastest
BlaBlaCar Bus - AlsaBus
Estación Sur
Bercy SeineNo tags
BlaBlaCar BusBus
Estación Sur
Bercy SeineNo tags
ALSA INTERNACIONALBus
Estación Sur
Bercy SeineNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:54 AM CEST.

Get from Madrid to Paris

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51bus per day
18h 30mAverage Duration
1049 kmDistance
26kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Paris by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Paris?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Paris start from $23. The average price for this route is around $127. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Paris?

    The average bus travel time from Madrid to Paris is 18h 30m, covering a distance of 1049 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by Jimenez Dorado Autocares.

  3. Which bus companies service the Madrid to Paris route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus, Jimenez Dorado Autocares, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madrid to Paris?

    The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Paris at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Paris?

    A bus trip from Madrid to Paris generates an estimated 26.222875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Madrid to Paris?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Paris?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madrid to Paris?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Paris?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05-15
$338
05-16
$402
Today
$204
05-18
$96
05-19
$64
05-20
$64
05-21
$56
05-22
$76
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Paris was searched and found on May 21, 2026 with a price of $56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Paris, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $434 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Paris based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2026-05-21.

Usually FlixBus, ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Madrid to Paris?

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