There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux to Barcelona 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 30m
Cheapest option
Fly from Bordeaux • 4h 30m
5 alternative options
Bus • 8h 55m
Train via Toulouse • 10h 7m
Rideshare • 7h 26m
Drive • 5h 54m
Train to San Sebastian, fly • 6h 13m
Bordeaux to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €29 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Barcelona is 653 km. The road distance is 636.6 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €90 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Bordeaux to Barcelona, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Bordeaux to Barcelona train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Barcelona is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €29 - €180 and takes 4h 30m.
- Distance: 652.7 km
- Duration: 6h 30m
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Bordeaux to Barcelona via Narbonne in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45 - €70 and the journey takes 8h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €240
Flights from San Sebastian to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €250
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €100
- Rail 1st Class
- €100 - €150
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €95
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Latour De Carol Enveitg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60 - €85
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 Narbonne to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
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 Narbonne to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €60
- 1st Class
- €65 - €85
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €65
- 1st Class
- €65 - €85
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- rodalies.gencat.cat
Train from Estación de tren La Tour De Carol to Estación de tren Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/inici/index.html
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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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 Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bordeaux to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Bordeaux to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Bordeaux to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Barcelona is 637 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Bordeaux to Barcelona.
Book your Bordeaux to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bordeaux to Barcelona bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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