There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Costa Brava by train, bus or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 9h 52m
85€ - 119€
Cheapest option
Bus • 19h 7m
33€ - 87€
7 alternative options
Bus via Perpignan • 18h 24m
38€ - 52€
Fly Paris Orly to Toulouse, train • 13h 3m
93€ - 230€
Fly Paris Orly to Marseille, train • 12h 11m
115€ - 281€
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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. Brazil and South Africa are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Spain from France
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- 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
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
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Rules to follow in Spain
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Considerations leaving from France
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Spain from France.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Costa Brava is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Costa Brava is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Costa Brava 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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Last updated: 21 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Costa Brava is to bus via Perpignan which costs 35€ - 55€ and takes 18h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Costa Brava is to train which costs 85€ - 120€ and takes 9h 52m.
The distance between Paris and Costa Brava is 797 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Costa Brava without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs 85€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Paris to Costa Brava, including transfers.
The best way to get from Paris to Costa Brava is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs 85€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus via Perpignan, which costs 35€ - 55€ and takes 18h 24m.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, Swiss and three other airlines offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 2006+ hotels available in Costa Brava. 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€.
- Distance: 796.7 km
- Duration: 9h 52m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Costa Brava, Spain?
Renfe SNCF operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Girona once daily. Tickets cost 80€ - 110€ and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Costa Brava via Perpignan, Gerona/Girona, Girona Central Bus Station, Palafrugell, and Passeig La Torre - Camí de Ronda in around 18h 24m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 240€
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 240€
Flights from Paris Orly to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 400€
Flights from Paris Orly to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 270€
Flights from Paris Orly to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 220€
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 260€
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 490€
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 490€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 180€
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 180€
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 600€
Flights from Paris Orly to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 160€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 280€
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 240€
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 490€
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 490€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 490€
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 130€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 750€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 110€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Perpignan to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 45€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 70€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Flassa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Port-Bou to Flassa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 10€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
The Réseau Express Régional (RER) has 5 lines that connect central Paris to the city suburbs, including notable destinations such as Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versailles. The RER is also a great option for getting around the city centre as it operates like an express subway train (like the Paris metro, but with fewer stops). If you’re travelling solely within central Paris Zone 1, you can use a Paris Metro ticket. If you’re travelling beyond Zone 1, you’ll need to purchase a Billet Ile-de-France. Children under 4 travel free on the RER.
Contact Details
- Website
- ratp.fr
Train from Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame to Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 4€
- Website
- RATP Paris
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 Toulouse Matabiau to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 65€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 45€
- Rail 1st Class
- 40€ - 65€
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
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 30€
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Barcelona Nord - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 35€
- Website
- Blablabus
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 Gerona/Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 13€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 972672853
- info@davidimanel.com
- Website
- teisa-bus.com
Bus from Perpignan to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- teisa-bus.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 to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 60€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 937 065 366
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Palafrugell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
- Phone
- Sarbus - 935 806 700 , La Vallesana - 935 806 700, Houses - 937 981 100 , Sarfa - 902 302 025
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Palafrugell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 25€
- Website
- Moventis
Bus from Flaça to Palafrugell
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 6€
- Website
- Moventis
Bus from Palafrugell to Passeig La Torre - Camí de Ronda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 3€
- Website
- Moventis
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