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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to France is to bus which costs €27 - €140 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to France is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Spain and France?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Barcelona-Sants and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Spain to France?

The distance between Spain and France is 568 km. The road distance is 991.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to France without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Spain to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to France bus from?

Spain to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Spain to France train from?

Spain to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Spain to France?

The best way to get from Spain to France is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €210 and takes 7h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €27 - €140 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Spain to France bus arrive?

Spain to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Spain to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Spain to France?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 20661+ hotels available in France.

Can I share a ride from Spain to France?

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

Spain to France - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Spain to France 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
4h 19m
€51–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 41m
€27–138
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
7h 57m
€61–206
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Parisrideshare 990.4 km
11h 53m
€66
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BCN - BOD
4h 23m
€30–128
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
4h 38m
€40–157
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BCN - NTE
4h 41m
€35–128
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
4h 29m
€30–100
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 (TGV)
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
9h 8m
€154–256
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Aéroport Orly 4bus
15h 21m
€39–142
Drive 991.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Pariscar 991.1 km
10h 10m
€153–221

Spain to France by train and subway (TGV)

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 567.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Spain and France?

Iberia and Volotea fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–200 and the journey takes 6h 46m.

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