There are 9 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 • 7h 9m
Cheapest option
Fly Barcelona to Paris Orly • 4h 49m
7 alternative options
Bus • 12h 15m
Rideshare • 11h 53m
Drive • 9h 37m
Fly Barcelona to Beauvais, bus • 5h 55m
Bus to Girona, fly to Beauvais, bus • 6h 30m
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 49m and costs €55 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. 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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Barcelona and Paris is 1080 km. The road distance is 1035.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Paris without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €160 - €270.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon takes 7h 9m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord 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 9m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €250 and takes 4h 49m.
- Distance: 1079.6 km
- Duration: 7h 9m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Paris, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €160 - €270 and the journey takes 7h 9m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 5 times a day. Tickets cost €60 - €90 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
- €45 - €260
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €320
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €850
Flights from Perpignan to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €320
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €320
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais via Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €320
Flights from Girona to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €410
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €430
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €330
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €330
Flights from Barcelona to Beauvais via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €390
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
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €220
- 1st Class
- €200 - €270
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €50 - €70
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 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- 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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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.de
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 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.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +33 892 68 20 66
- Website
- aeroportparisbeauvais.com
Bus from Airport Paris-Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €17
- Website
- https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/shuttle/
- Phone
- +34 93 593 13 00
- info@sagales.com
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Estació del Nord to Girona-Aeroport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- https://www.sagales.com/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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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 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 1035 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Barcelona to Paris.
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Book your Barcelona to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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