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 41m
85€ - 120€
Cheapest option
Fly Barcelona to Paris CDG • 4h 59m
46€ - 182€
6 alternative options
Bus, train • 9h 46m
247€ - 444€
Bus • 13h 50m
50€ - 60€
Rideshare • 11h 53m
66€
Drive • 9h 33m
110€ - 170€
Fly Barcelona to Paris Orly • 4h 39m
52€ - 124€
Train to Perpignan, fly to Paris Orly • 5h 45m
108€ - 431€
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Conditions of entry into France from Spain
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days prior to boarding
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
- Health declaration required
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- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Paris is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Paris is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Paris is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to bus which costs 50€ - 60€ and takes 13h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Paris is to fly which costs 50€ - 130€ and takes 4h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Barcelona Nord and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. Services depart five times a day, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 50m.
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 41m.
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 41m and costs 85€ - 120€.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon takes 6h 41m including transfers and departs once daily.
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona, Barcelona Nord 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 41m and costs 85€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 50€ - 60€ and takes 13h 50m, you could also fly, which costs 50€ - 130€ and takes 4h 39m.
- Distance: 830.9 km
- Duration: 6h 41m
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 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona, Barcelona Nord to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 5 times a day. Tickets cost 50€ - 60€ and the journey takes 13h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 190€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 190€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 190€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 190€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 190€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 280€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 270€
Flights from Perpignan to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 420€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 280€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 270€
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 130€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 180€
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 180€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 600€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 550€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 650€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris CDG via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 360€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- 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
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Perpignan to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 230€ - 420€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona/Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- alsa.com
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, Barcelona Nord to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 60€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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 FlixBus, 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, Air Europa, Iberia 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.
There are 19761+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to bus which takes 16 min and costs 11€ - 14€.