There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Barcelona by train, bus, night train, 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 • 6 h 27 min
$200 - $230
Cheapest option
Bus • 14 h 55 min
$35 - $100
7 alternative options
Night train, train • 14 h 50 min
$145 - $210
Rideshare • 11 h 52 min
$76
Drive • 9 h 35 min
$130 - $200
Fly Paris Orly to Barcelona • 4 h 37 min
$46 - $238
Fly Paris CDG to Barcelona • 4 h 50 min
$58 - $260
Train to Beauvais, fly to Barcelona • 6 h 29 min
$50 - $246
Fly Paris Orly to Perpignan, train • 6 h 22 min
$95 - $490
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to bus which costs 30€ - 90€ and takes 14 h 55 min.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to fly which costs 35€ - 210€ and takes 4 h 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Paris and arriving at Barcelona. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14 h 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Barcelona Sants. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 h 27 min.
The distance between Paris and Barcelona is 831 km. The road distance is 1034.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6 h 27 min and costs 170€ - 200€.
The train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Barcelona Sants takes 6 h 27 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Paris station.
Paris to Barcelona train services, operated by inOui TGV, depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to train which takes 6 h 27 min and costs 170€ - 200€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 90€ and takes 14 h 55 min, you could also fly, which costs 35€ - 210€ and takes 4 h 37 min.
- Distance: 519.3 miles
- Duration: 6 h 27 min
What companies run services between Paris, France and Barcelona, Spain?
inOui TGV operates a train from Paris to Barcelona 5 times a day. Tickets cost $200 - $230 and the journey takes 6 h 27 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Barcelona twice daily. Tickets cost $60 - $100 and the journey takes 14 h 55 min. Ouibus also services this route once a week.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $360
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 41 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $470
Flights from Paris Orly to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 50 min
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $220
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $320
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60 - $400
- Website
- www4.piac.com.pk
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 32 min
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 35 min
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $900
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $260
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $230
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $200 - $230
- 1st Class
- $260 - $390
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $40 - $50
- 1st Class
- $60 - $75
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. 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 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Night train from Gare de Paris-Austerlitz to Gare de Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120 - $180
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $120 - $180
- 1st Class
- $180 - $280
Train from Gare de Paris-Nord to Gare de Beauvais-Gare-SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $18 - $26
- 1st Class
- $23 - $35
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Port Bou to Barcelona P.Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $35
- Website
- renfe.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris, Paris to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 14 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $100
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 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
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy to Barcelona City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 14 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Ouibus
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $76
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 35 min.
Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.
Paris to Barcelona train services, operated by inOui TGV, arrive at Barcelona Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Barcelona is 1034 km. It takes approximately 9 h 35 min to drive from Paris to Barcelona.
Transavia France, easyJet and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Book your Paris to Barcelona train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Paris to Barcelona bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 3504+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at $72 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Orly Airport is to bus which takes 15 min and costs 9€.