There are 9 ways to get from Paris 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 49m
Cheapest option
Fly Paris Orly to Barcelona • 4h 56m
7 alternative options
Train, bus • 8h 32m
Bus • 12h 10m
Rideshare • 11h 52m
Drive • 9h 36m
Bus to Beauvais, fly to Barcelona • 5h 46m
Fly Paris Orly to Perpignan, train • 6h 39m
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 4h 56m and costs €55 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord. 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 49m.
The distance between Paris and Barcelona is 1080 km. The road distance is 1034.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €160 - €270.
The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants takes 6h 49m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 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 49m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €250 and takes 5h.
- Distance: 1079.6 km
- Duration: 6h 49m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Barcelona, Spain?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €160 - €270 and the journey takes 6h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60 - €90 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
- €50 - €320
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €850
Flights from Paris Orly to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €330
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €390
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €390
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €390
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €430
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €320
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €320
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €220
- 1st Class
- €200 - €270
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €50 - €70
Train from Paris-Montparnasse to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
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 - €23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
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 Perpignan to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- 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 Perpignan to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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.es
Bus from Perpignan to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +33 892 68 20 66
- Website
- aeroportparisbeauvais.com
Bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Airport Paris-Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €17
- Website
- https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/shuttle/
- 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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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Paris to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Barcelona is 1035 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Paris to Barcelona.
Book your Paris to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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