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.

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bus Madrid to Paris from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Paris on May 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Estación Sur	15h 30m	3:15pm	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	3:45pm	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	14h 45m	6:30am	Paris Orly Airport (ORY)	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	15h 30m	7:00am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	16h 25m	11:00am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Estación Sur	15h 30m	3:15pm	Bercy Seine	No 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

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Paris?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Stops in Paris

A
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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B
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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C
Porte Maillot
24 Boulevard Pershing, 75017 Paris-17E-Arrondissement, France
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D
Massy
21 Avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France
E
Paris (Pont de Levallois)
7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
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F
Orly Airport
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,652 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

ALSA

4.3/561,997 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

Users have highlighted the good timing and travel experience, appreciating the reliable schedule. Additionally, they commend the quality of WiFi for enhancing comfort during their journey. However, there is a mention that improvements could be made regarding the bus toilet system to further enhance passenger satisfaction.

ALSA Madrid Paris recent customer reviews

Everyone don't know Spanish language, So please your driver should speak/announcement English after Spanish language. Also make sure that there is sufficient Tissue and water in TOLET.

Mohammad H.

September 28, 2019

Wifi very good make it more luxury and comfortable

Pululu Carlito P.

August 9, 2025

I feel better timing and travel but in the bus toilet using system is not good,

Farid A.

August 9, 2025

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511,792 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

According to 25 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 3.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access, but some complained about the Wi‑Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $62

BlaBlaBus Madrid Paris recent customer reviews

No space for the legs , wifi connection super slowly and the aircondictionary turn on all the travel … cold !

Margaux N.

September 7, 2023

Why lock of toilets door?

Mohammad Kamrul I.

September 21, 2025

Jimenez Dorado Autocares

3.9/5811 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

Gipsyy

4.1/5389 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

4.5/52 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness0.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.1

FR bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Avanza, Sindbad, KLR Bus

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

The 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.