There are 10 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- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
4h 19m€39–212Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BCN - BOD
4h 19m€28–185Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 1m€213–304Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Parisbus FlixBus N1130 / ...
13h 46m€55–140Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Paris990.7 km
11h 53m€66Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
4h 34m€38–226Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BCN - NTE
4h 36m€34–185Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
4h 16m€33–196Bus via Aéroport d'Orly
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Aéroport Orly 4bus
14h 9m€65–156Drive 991.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Pariscar 991.4 km
10h 14m€182–263
Spain to France by train and subway (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to France is to rideshare which costs €66 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to France is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Gare de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to France. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Châtelet via Barcelona-Sants and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Spain and France is 568 km. The road distance is 991.4 km.
The best way to get from Spain to France without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs €210 - €310.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Spain to France, including transfers.
Spain to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Spain to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to France is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €35 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €310 and takes 8h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 13h 46m.
What companies run services between Spain and France?
Volotea and Iberia 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost €210–300 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €23–150
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €25–170
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €21–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–160
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €210–300
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Aéroport Orly 4
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €66
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Spain to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to France is 991 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Spain to France.
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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.




























