There are 7 ways to get from Avignon to Barcelona by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 58m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 5h 20m
5 alternative options
Bus • 6h 35m
Train via Cerbère • 7h 41m
Drive • 4h 16m
Train to Marseille, fly • 4h 45m
Train to Lyon, fly • 5h 47m
Avignon to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Avignon and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Avignon and Barcelona is 434 km. The road distance is 432.9 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €50.
The train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Sants takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.
Avignon to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 35m.
- Distance: 434.4 km
- Duration: 3h 58m
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Sants once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Avignon to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord twice daily. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Marseille to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €210
Flights from Lyon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €230
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €230
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Avignon Centre to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €75 - €110
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix-en-Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €27
- 1st Class
- €35 - €50
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €30
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- €3
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €30 - €45
- Comfort
- €30 - €45
- Premium
- €50 - €65
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Avignon to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Avignon to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Avignon to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Avignon to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Barcelona is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Avignon to Barcelona.
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