There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Barcelona by train, bus, rideshare, plane or car
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Paris to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €66 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €40 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Paris and Barcelona is 1079 km. The road distance is 990.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €160 - €270.
The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants takes 6h 48m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 12h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €220 and takes 5h 5m.
- Distance: 1079.4 km
- Duration: 6h 48m
What companies run services between and ?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €160 - €270 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60 - €85 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €170
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €150
Flights from Paris Orly to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €220
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €200
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €190
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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €220
- 1st Class
- €210 - €270
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €55 - €75
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Nord to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- Rail 1st Class
- €20 - €29
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 Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
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
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €120
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €66
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Paris to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Barcelona is 990 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Paris to Barcelona.
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Book your Paris to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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