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How to get fromBarcelona to Fransby train (Renfe), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Frans by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train 9737
    6h 43m
    €63–80

  2. Bus via Sncf

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 31m
    €28–50

  3. Drive 667.8 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Franscar car 667.8 km
    6h 23m
    €104–150

  4. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BCN - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare to Jassans-Riottier - Beaurivagebus bus
    6h 12m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 45m
    €31–74

  6. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BCN - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Bourg En Bressetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus bus
    8h 46m
    €70–212

Barcelona to Frans by train and bus (Renfe)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Frans, France?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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