There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Paris by train, bus, 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 45m
€85 - €120
Cheapest option
Bus • 14h 5m
€28 - €60
6 alternative options
Rideshare • 11h 53m
€66
Drive • 9h 33m
€110 - €170
Fly Barcelona to Paris Orly • 4h 49m
€38 - €131
Fly Barcelona to Paris CDG • 5h 2m
€46 - €196
Train to Perpignan, fly to Paris Orly • 5h 46m
€98 - €322
Fly Barcelona to Beauvais, bus • 6h 35m
€36 - €166
Barcelona to Paris by train
The train journey time between Barcelona and Paris is around 6h 47m and covers a distance of around 1080 km. The fastest train normally takes 6h 45m. Operated by Renfe SNCF, the Barcelona to Paris train service departs from Barcelona-Sants and arrives in Paris Gare De Lyon. Typically 14 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Barcelona to Paris train schedules
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Trains departing Sunday, August 8, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 14h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to fly which costs €35 - €140 and takes 4h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station station and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Barcelona and Paris is 831 km. The road distance is 1033.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €85 - €120.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon takes 6h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station.
Barcelona to Paris train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 14h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 4h 49m.
- Distance: 830.9 km
- Duration: 6h 45m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Paris, France?
Renfe SNCF operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €85 - €120 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 3 times a day. Tickets cost €28 - €35 and the journey takes 14h 5m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Orly via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €320
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €320
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €320
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €260
Flights from Perpignan to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €390
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €160
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €160
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €160
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €300
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- Blablabus
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0892 68 20 66
- Website
- aeroportparisbeauvais.com
Bus from Paris Beauvais Airport to Paris Porte Maillot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- Aéroport Paris Beauvais
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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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 Blablabus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Barcelona to Paris train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Paris is 1033 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m 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 Omio.
Book your Barcelona to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs .