There are 9 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 • 6 h 28 min
$120 - $150
Cheapest option
Bus • 15 h 55 min
$40 - $110
7 alternative options
Train, night train • 15 h 55 min
$117 - $171
Rideshare • 11 h 53 min
$76
Drive • 9 h 36 min
$130 - $210
Fly Barcelona to Paris Orly • 4 h 47 min
$58 - $248
Fly Barcelona to Paris CDG • 5 h 5 min
$59 - $259
Train to Perpignan, fly to Paris Orly • 5 h 20 min
$102 - $487
Fly Barcelona to Beauvais, train • 6 h 40 min
$51 - $246
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Paris, Paris. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 h 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona Sants Station station and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6 h 28 min.
The distance between Barcelona and Paris is 831 km. The road distance is 1036.1 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris without a car is to train which takes 6 h 28 min and costs .
The train from Barcelona Sants Station to Paris Gare De Lyon takes 6 h 28 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Paris train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Barcelona Sants Station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to train which takes 6 h 28 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15 h 55 min, you could also fly, which costs and takes 4 h 47 min.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Paris Orly Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 50 min.
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Paris station.
- Distance: 519.3 miles
- Duration: 6 h 28 min
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Paris, France?
Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Barcelona to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost $120 - $150 and the journey takes 6 h 28 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost $65 - $110 and the journey takes 15 h 55 min. Ouibus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $360
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $470
Flights from Perpignan to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 28 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 1 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $320
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 15 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $320
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $340
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $260
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $900
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
- 6 h 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120 - $150
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants Station to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 21 min
- 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
- 2 h 57 min
- 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
- 11 h 58 min
- 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
- 1 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $18 - $26
- 1st Class
- $23 - $35
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
- 15 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $110
- 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 Centre - Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 15 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Website
- Ouibus
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $76
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Paris train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Paris is 1036 km. It takes approximately 9 h 36 min to drive from Barcelona to Paris.
Transavia France 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 4974+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at $74 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 24 min and costs .