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 39m
85€ - 120€
Cheapest option
Train to Beauvais, fly to Barcelona • 6h 12m
34€ - 118€
7 alternative options
Train, bus • 9h 12m
253€ - 438€
Bus • 13h 35m
45€ - 60€
Rideshare • 11h 52m
66€
Drive • 9h 34m
110€ - 170€
Fly Paris Orly to Barcelona • 4h 34m
46€ - 124€
Fly Paris CDG to Barcelona • 4h 49m
45€ - 180€
Fly Paris Orly to Perpignan, train • 6h 30m
104€ - 434€
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International entry into Spain from France
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. United Kingdom are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Spain from France
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- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Spain from France.
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Barcelona is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Barcelona is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Barcelona is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 112.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Spain.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to bus which costs 45€ - 60€ and takes 13h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to fly which costs 45€ - 130€ and takes 4h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Barcelona, Barcelona Nord. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Paris and Barcelona is 831 km. The road distance is 1033.8 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs 85€ - 120€.
The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants takes 6h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs 85€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 45€ - 60€ and takes 13h 35m, you could also fly, which costs 45€ - 130€ and takes 4h 34m.
- Distance: 830.9 km
- Duration: 6h 39m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe SNCF operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants once daily. Tickets cost 85€ - 120€ and the journey takes 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Barcelona, Barcelona Nord once daily. Tickets cost 45€ - 60€ and the journey takes 13h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 190€
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 190€
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 350€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 190€
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 190€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 270€
Flights from Paris Orly to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 420€
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 130€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 100€
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 100€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 180€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 360€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 650€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 120€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 230€ - 420€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Nord to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 27€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 11€ - 16€
- Rail 1st Class
- 18€ - 27€
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
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Perpignan to Barcelona/Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- alsa.com
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Barcelona, Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 60€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to 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
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 66€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona, Barcelona Nord station.
Paris to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Barcelona is 1034 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Paris to Barcelona.
Transavia France and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Book your Paris to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 11304+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 5€ - 9€.