There are 10 ways to get from France to Catalonia 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 from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
best- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
4h 33m€28–176Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
8h 7m€214–324Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
- Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
15h 37m€55–150Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Paris to Barcelone990.5 km
11h 52m€66Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
4h 38m€32–186Fly from Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
4h 17m€31–181Fly from Paris Orly Airport
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ORY - BCN
5h 2m€56–244Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
4h 39m€33–197Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 51m€58–153Drive 991.5 km
- Drive from Paris to Barcelonacar 991.5 km
10h 19m€163–235
France to Catalonia by subway and train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Catalonia is to rideshare which costs €66 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from France to Catalonia is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €30 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Aéroport Orly 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between France and Catalonia is 479 km. The road distance is 991.5 km.
The best way to get from France to Catalonia without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €210 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from France to Catalonia, including transfers.
France to Catalonia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aéroport Orly 4 station.
France to Catalonia train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Catalonia is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €27 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €330 and takes 8h 7m, you could also bus via Aéroport Orly 4, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 15h 37m.
What companies run services between France and Catalonia, Spain?
Volotea and Vueling Airlines fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) twice daily. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €210–320 and the journey takes 6h 53m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €23–150
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–160
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–160
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–130
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19–120
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–230
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €210–320
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €66
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
France to Catalonia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
France to Catalonia train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Catalonia is 991 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from France to Catalonia.
There are 5080+ hotels available in Catalonia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between France and Catalonia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.