There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to France by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
6h 54m€231–358Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BCN - BOD
4h 21m€30–117Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Parisbus FlixBus N1142
14h 30m€90–145Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Paris989.8 km
11h 53m€66Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 54m€58–185Drive 990.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Pariscar 990.5 km
10h 11m€157–227Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
4h 20m€38–159Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BCN - NTE
4h 35m€39–137Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
4h 35m€48–171Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
4h 6m€44–152
Barcelona to France by train and subway (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to France is to fly which costs €30 - €120 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to France is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Paris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Barcelona and France is 1075 km. The road distance is 990.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to France without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €230 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Barcelona to France, including transfers.
Barcelona to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to France is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €230 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 14h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon 5 times a day. Tickets cost €220–360 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 14h 14m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €26–90
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €26–150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €220–360
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Barcelona to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–180
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €66
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Barcelona to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to France is 991 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Barcelona to France.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.