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
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
Cheapest option
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Barcelona (BCN)
7 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Barcelona
Bus via Barcelona - Airport Prat T1
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Take the bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Barcelona - Airport Prat T1
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Paris to Barcelone
Drive
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Drive from Paris Bercy to Barcelona
Fly Paris Orly to Barcelona
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Barcelona (BCN)
Bus to Beauvais, fly to Barcelona
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Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Paris Beauvais Airport
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Fly from Beauvais (BVA) to Barcelona (BCN)
Fly Paris Orly to Perpignan, train
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF)
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Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
Paris to Barcelona by train
The train journey time between Paris and Barcelona is around 6h 29m and covers a distance of around 1073 km. Operated by Renfe SNCF, the Paris to Barcelona train service departs from Paris Gare De Lyon and arrives in Barcelona-Sants. Typically 14 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €66 and takes 11h 52m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to fly which costs €40 - €160 and takes 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Barcelona. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.
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 29m.
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 29m and costs €85 - €120.
The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants takes 6h 29m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Paris to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris 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 29m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 4h 54m.
- Distance: 830.9 km
- Duration: 6h 29m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe SNCF operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €85 - €120 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Barcelona 3 times a day. Tickets cost €75 - €110 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Blablabus also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €190
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €270
Flights from Paris Orly to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €380
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice 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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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 Paris to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
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 Paris - Bercy Seine to Barcelona Nord - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Barcelona - Airport Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0892 68 20 66
- Website
- aeroportparisbeauvais.com
Bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Paris Beauvais Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €17
- Website
- Aéroport Paris Beauvais
- Website
- navitia.io
Bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- navitia.io
- 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
- 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 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.
Air Europa, easyJet, 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 986+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €12.