What is the cheapest way to get from France to Spain?

The cheapest way to get from France to Spain is to bus which costs €27 - €85 and takes 14h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Spain?

The fastest way to get from France to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between France and Spain?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Spain. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Aéroport Orly 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

Is there a direct train between France and Spain?

No, there is no direct train from France to Spain. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from France to Spain?

The distance between France and Spain is 567 km. The road distance is 990.6 km.

How do I travel from France to Spain without a car?

The best way to get from France to Spain without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €55 - €200.

How long does it take to get from France to Spain?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from France to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Spain bus from?

France to Spain bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aéroport Orly 4 station.

Where do I catch the France to Spain train from?

France to Spain train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Spain?

The best way to get from France to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €200 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €27 - €85 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the France to Spain bus arrive?

France to Spain bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the France to Spain train arrive?

France to Spain train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from France to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Spain is 991 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from France to Spain.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5495+ hotels available in Spain.

Can I share a ride from France to Spain?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between France and Spain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

France to Spain - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 10 ways to get from France to Spain by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
best
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TLS - MAD
4h 14m
€51–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 11m
€28–82
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
8h 4m
€60–196
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Barcelonerideshare 989.7 km
11h 52m
€66
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BOD - MAD
4h 34m
€40–157
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
4h 33m
€30–128
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
4h 39m
€35–128
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
4h 30m
€30–100
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
15h 37m
€35–145
Drive 990.6 km
1. Drive from Paris to Barcelonacar 990.6 km
10h 16m
€153–221

France to Spain by subway and train (TGV)

16Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 566.5 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between France and Spain?

Iberia and Volotea fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €55–190 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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