There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Provence by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain 9725
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus Autocar
7h 25m€99–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Avignonbus
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare SNCFbus 915
11h 2m€66–95Bus via Montpellier
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Marseille Provence Airportbus
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
10h 6m€75–124Drive 556.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Provencecar 556.4 km
5h 51m€89–128Fly, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
6h 45m€70–216Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
8h 2m€122–210
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Provence is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Provence is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Provence. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Les Mees via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Aéroport Marseille Provence and Aix En Provence Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Provence. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Chateau Arnoux St Auban via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Barcelona and Provence is 617 km. The road distance is 556.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Provence without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €95 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Barcelona to Provence, including transfers.
Barcelona to Provence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Provence train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Provence is to bus via Montpellier which takes 10h 6m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Provence via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Marseille Provence Airport, Aéroport Marseille Provence, Gare Aix TGV, Aix En Provence Tgv, and Les Mees in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Provence via Marseille St Charles and Chateau Arnoux St Auban in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Provence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Barcelona to Provence train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Provence is 556 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Barcelona to Provence.
There are 324+ hotels available in Provence.








