There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Rivesaltes by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, 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
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
1h 49m€24–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 43m€14–39Drive 197.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Rivesaltescar 197.5 km
2h 5m€33–47Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Perpignanbus FlixBus 788 / ...
3h 28m€17–27Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Boutrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Rivesaltestrain Ter
4h 37m€26–57
Barcelona to Rivesaltes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Rivesaltes is to bus via Barcelona which costs €17 - €27 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Rivesaltes is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €24 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Rivesaltes station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Perpignan - Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Rivesaltes. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Rivesaltes via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Barcelona and Rivesaltes is 191 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Rivesaltes without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €24 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Barcelona to Rivesaltes, including transfers.
Barcelona to Rivesaltes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Rivesaltes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Rivesaltes is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Rivesaltes, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port-Bou to Rivesaltes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Port-Bou to Rivesaltes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Sindbad
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Rivesaltes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - Bus Station.
Barcelona to Rivesaltes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Perpignan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Rivesaltes is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Barcelona to Rivesaltes.
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