There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Barcelona to Paris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to rideshare which costs €66 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €40 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station station and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Barcelona and Paris is 1079 km. The road distance is 991 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €160 - €270.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon takes 7h 4m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 4h 52m.
- Distance: 1079.4 km
- Duration: 7h 4m
What companies run services between and ?
TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €160 - €270 and the journey takes 7h 4m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60 - €85 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €170
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €150
Flights from Perpignan to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €220
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €200
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €200
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €200
Flights from Girona to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €220
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €250
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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €220
- 1st Class
- €210 - €270
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €55 - €75
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 Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 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
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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.fr
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Paris, Quai de Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €120
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +33 (0) 9 77 40 24 20
- service.clients@aeroportbeauvais.com.
- Website
- aerobus.fr
Bus from Paris-Beauvais Airport to Paris, Saint-Denis Université
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Schedules at
- aerobus.fr
- Phone
- +34 93 593 13 00
- info@sagales.com
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €22
- Website
- https://www.sagales.com/en
- Book at
- https://www.sagales.com/sale/?sgLang=en
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
- €66
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Barcelona to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Paris is 991 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Barcelona to Paris.
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