There are 10 ways to get from Catalonia to France by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BCN - BOD
4h 21m€29–176Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 4m€213–324Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h€58–148Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Paris990.7 km
11h 53m€66Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
4h 15m€33–197Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BCN - NTE
4h 36m€34–186Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
4h 35m€53–200Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
4h 5m€32–181Bus via Châtelet
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N7132
15h 3m€99–144Drive 991.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Pariscar 991.4 km
10h 13m€163–235
Catalonia to France by train and subway (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catalonia to France is to rideshare which costs €66 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Catalonia to France is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €30 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Catalonia station to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Gare de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Barcelona-Sants and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Catalonia and France is 479 km. The road distance is 991.4 km.
The best way to get from Catalonia to France without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €210 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Catalonia to France, including transfers.
Catalonia to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Catalonia to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Catalonia to France is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €28 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €330 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Catalonia, Spain and France?
Volotea and Vueling Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) twice daily. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €210–320 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–150
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–160
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €210–320
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €66
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Catalonia to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Catalonia to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catalonia to France is 991 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Catalonia to France.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catalonia and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.