There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Paris by train, bus, night train, 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 • 6h 28m
$200 - $230
Cheapest option
Bus • 15h 5m
$35 - $100
8 alternative options
Train, night train • 16h 7m
$117 - $171
Rideshare • 11h 53m
$76
Drive • 9h 38m
$130 - $200
Fly Barcelona to Paris Orly • 4h 48m
$50 - $241
Fly Barcelona to Paris CDG • 5h 4m
$59 - $259
Train to Perpignan, fly to Paris Orly • 5h 45m
$101 - $490
Train to Toulouse, fly to Paris Orly • 6h 51m
$128 - $263
Fly Barcelona to Beauvais, train • 6h 51m
$51 - $246
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to bus which costs 30€ - 90€ and takes 15h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to fly which costs 40€ - 210€ and takes 4h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Paris, Paris. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona Sants and arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Barcelona and Paris is 831 km. The road distance is 1034.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs 170€ - 200€.
The train from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon takes 6h 28m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Paris train services, operated by inOui TGV, depart from Barcelona Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs 170€ - 200€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 90€ and takes 15h 5m, you could also fly, which costs 40€ - 210€ and takes 4h 48m.
- Distance: 519.3 miles
- Duration: 6h 28m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Paris, France?
inOui TGV operates a train from Barcelona to Paris every 4 hours. Tickets cost $200 - $230 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Spanish Railways (RENFE) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Paris 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60 - $100 and the journey takes 15h 5m. Ouibus also services this route once a week.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $470
Flights from Perpignan to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $650
Flights from Toulouse to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $400
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $360
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $360
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $220
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $320
Flights from Toulouse to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $250
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $340
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $900
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $260
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $200 - $230
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $200 - $230
- 1st Class
- $260 - $390
Train from Barcelona Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $40 - $50
- 1st Class
- $60 - $75
Train from Barcelona Sants to Toulouse-Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $90
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $75 - $90
- 1st Class
- $110 - $150
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants Station to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120 - $150
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants Station to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- 900 41 00 41
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Plaça Catalunya to Latour-de-Carol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Schedules at
- renfe.com
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. 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 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Night train from Latour-de-Carol to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $160
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $110 - $160
- 1st Class
- $170 - $260
Train from Beauvais Gare SNCF to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $18 - $26
- 1st Class
- $23 - $35
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- renfe.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Paris, Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $100
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Barcelona City Centre to Paris City Centre - Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Ouibus
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $76
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Paris Orly Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Paris station.
Barcelona to Paris train services, operated by inOui TGV, arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Paris is 1034 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Barcelona to Paris.
Transavia France, easyJet and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Paris Orly Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Paris train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Barcelona to Paris bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 5485+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at $79 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 24m and costs 1€ - 7€.