- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and vast collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed entry is strongly advised.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
13 h 59 m
Average duration
15 h 19 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
840 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 7 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Paris on Mon, Jul 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 840 km distance in an average of 15 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 59 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 19 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 521 miles (840 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $149 Average price | $287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris:
A bus is $83 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris costing on average $149 (€123).
A bus is $87 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris costing on average $153 (€126).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $287 (€236) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $221 (€182). The journey takes 11h 54m versus 10h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 9:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 13h59 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 14h45 | 12:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 14h45 | 12:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 13h59 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 19:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 521 miles (840 km) distance in 12h 59m.
Distance 521 miles (840 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 59m |
First bus 7:00 PM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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