- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
Paris’s flagship museum with world-famous collections spanning antiquities, sculpture, and painting. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
13 h 14 m
Average duration
13 h 41 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
839 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris Gare de Lyon 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 Gare de Lyon will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 19 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Paris Gare de Lyon on Sun, Jun 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 839 km distance in an average of 13 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 14 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 14 h 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 521 miles (839 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $167 Average price | $289 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 41m Average total duration 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $167 (€137).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $289 (€236) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $228 (€187). The journey takes 14h 11m versus 9h 52m 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 13h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 12h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 12h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 13h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 13h14 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 13h59 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris Gare de Lyon buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 23h00 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 20h30 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 18h45 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 18h45 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h25 | 5:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h25 | 5:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h35 | 7:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h35 | 7:15 AM 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 | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 22h50 | 8:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 19h05 | 4:45 PM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 23h25 | 9:05 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h00 | 12:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h14 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h14 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h00 | 12:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h30 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h30 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Normal | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h15 | 9:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h15 | 9:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 24h00 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 521 miles (839 km) distance in 13h 14m.
Distance 521 miles (839 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 14m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare de Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare de Lyon trip today.
Paris’s flagship museum with world-famous collections spanning antiquities, sculpture, and painting. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Major museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Landmark modern and contemporary art museum with a bold inside-out design and strong permanent collections.
One of Paris’s most atmospheric districts, known for historic streets, boutiques, galleries, and lively public spaces.
Classic Paris garden with formal lawns, statues, fountains, and a relaxed Left Bank atmosphere.
Elegant planned square with arcades, red-brick mansions, and one of the city’s most pleasant places to stroll or rest.
Classic Parisian onion soup topped with bread and melted cheese, long associated with traditional brasseries and late-night dining in the capital.
A staple of Paris brasseries: grilled steak served with fries, valued for its simplicity and strong connection to everyday French dining culture.
A beloved Paris café sandwich of ham, bread, béchamel, and melted cheese, often eaten as a quick lunch in bistros and cafés.
Historic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon, famed for its ornate Belle Époque dining rooms and classic French cuisine.
Well-known brasserie opposite Gare de Lyon, popular for seafood, Alsatian touches, and dependable service in a lively station-side setting.
Established French restaurant inside the Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon, known for polished modern brasserie cooking in a quieter setting.
Prices around Gare de Lyon are high by French standards, especially for hotels and sit-down dining, though bakeries and chains offer cheaper options.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated but not expected.
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