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 Son Sant Joan Airport
best- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane TLS - PMI
3h 45m€43–203Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
4h 34m€26–157Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
8h 2m€224–364Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus N1142
15h 24m€73–123Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Paris to Barcelone989.7 km
11h 52m€66Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane MRS - PMI
3h 55m€33–192Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TLS - MAD
4h 14m€60–212Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
4h 36m€30–156Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
- Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
15h 37m€35–195Drive 990.5 km
- Drive from Paris to Barcelonacar 990.5 km
10h 16m€154–222
France to Spain by subway and train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from France to Spain is to fly which costs €25 - €160 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from France to Spain is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €40 - €210.
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.
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 2m.
The distance between France and Spain is 487 km. The road distance is 990.5 km.
The best way to get from France to Spain without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €220 - €370.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from France to Spain, including transfers.
France to Spain bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aéroport Orly 4 station.
France to Spain train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Spain is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €370 and takes 8h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 24m.
What companies run services between France and Spain?
Ryanair, Volotea, and easyJet fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) twice daily. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €220–360 and the journey takes 6h 49m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–120
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–110
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–120
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–110
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–160
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €26–100
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €23–110
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €24–150
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €220–360
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–190
- 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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More Questions & Answers
France to Spain bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
France to Spain train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Spain is 991 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from France to Spain.
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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.