There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Northern Catalonia by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Vincatrain Ter
3h 1m€64–110Drive 213.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Barcelona to Northern Cataloniacar 213.4 km
2h 42m€41–59Bus via Perpignan
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 19m€57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Perpignanbus 7132 / ...
4h 24m€59–82Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Boutrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Perpignantrain Ter
5h 50m€67–112
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Northern Catalonia is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Northern Catalonia is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Northern Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Rodès - Rd 66 via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Northern Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Vinca via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Barcelona and Northern Catalonia is 229 km. The road distance is 213.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Northern Catalonia without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Barcelona to Northern Catalonia, including transfers.
Barcelona to Northern Catalonia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Northern Catalonia train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Northern Catalonia is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Perpignan, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Northern Catalonia, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Northern Catalonia via Perpignan and Vinca in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Perpignan to Vinca
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port-Bou to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Port-Bou to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25
- Website
- Sindbad
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Northern Catalonia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - Bus Station.
Barcelona to Northern Catalonia train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Perpignan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Northern Catalonia is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Barcelona to Northern Catalonia.
There are 981+ hotels available in Northern Catalonia.