There are 5 ways to get from Provence to Barcelona by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain 9730
7h 40m€122–187Bus, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Les Mees to Aix En Provence Tgvbus
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
6h 22m€69–215Bus
- Take the bus from Parc Relais to Gare Routière Saint-Charlesbus 69
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 43mDrive 558.7 km
- Drive from Provence to Barcelonacar 558.7 km
5h 58m€90–130Train, bus
- Take the train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Marseille to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1138
10h 23m€97–157
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Provence to Barcelona is to drive which costs €90 - €130 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Provence to Barcelona is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Provence to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Parc Relais and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Provence to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Chateau Arnoux St Auban and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Provence and Barcelona is 670 km. The road distance is 558.7 km.
The best way to get from Provence to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Provence to Barcelona, including transfers.
Provence to Barcelona bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Parc Relais station.
Provence to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateau Arnoux St Auban station.
The best way to get from Provence to Barcelona is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a vehicle from Provence to Barcelona-Sants via Chateau Arnoux St Auban and Marseille St Charles in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Provence to Barcelona - North Bus Station via Parc Relais and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Parc Relais to Gare Routière Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Les Mees to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Provence to Barcelona bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Gare Routière Saint-Charles station.
Provence to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provence to Barcelona is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Provence to Barcelona.
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