The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
7 h 19 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
830 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Sants 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 Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
Of the 13 trains that leave Barcelona Sants for Paris Gare de Lyon on Sat, May 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 830 km distance in an average of 7 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 8 h 13 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.
97064:24 PM6h54Barcelona Sants11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1221One-way0 transfers
97043:17 PM6h47Barcelona Sants10:04 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1351One-way0 transfers
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123528:14 AM13h50Barcelona Sants10:04 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1651One-way1 transfer
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97048:14 AM13h50Barcelona Sants10:04 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1651One-way1 transfer
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177628:14 AM12h14Barcelona Sants8:28 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1751One-way1 transfer
97089:26 AM6h46Barcelona Sants4:12 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1971One-way0 transfers
97043:17 PM6h47Barcelona Sants10:04 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1351One-way0 transfers
97064:24 PM6h54Barcelona Sants11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1221One-way0 transfers
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66208:14 AM7h54Barcelona Sants4:08 PMParis Gare de Lyon$2091One-way1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66608:14 AM8h13Barcelona Sants4:27 PMParis Gare de Lyon$2081One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 515 miles (830 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$181 Average price | $179 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $290 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $179 (€145).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $181 (€146).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 18m.
The journey is about 4h 43m faster (5h 25m by train vs 10h 8m by car) and roughly $109 (€88) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($181 (€146) vs $290 (€235)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09737+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6662 | 8:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h16 | 6:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
09737+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6660 | 8:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h13 | 4:27 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
09737+ 6260 | 8:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h50 | 10:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
09737+ 17762 | 8:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h13 | 8:27 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 1 transfer | |
9708 | 9:26 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h46 | 4:12 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
9708 · 5500+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:26 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h10 | 10:36 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
9708 · 5500+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6662 | 9:26 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h04 | 6:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
9708 · 5500+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6656 | 9:26 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h52 | 7:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
9708 · 5500+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6658 | 9:26 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h06 | 9:32 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
9706 | 4:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h54 | 11:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon
Trains from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:26, the last at 15:24. The fastest train covers the 515 miles (830 km) distance in 6h 46m.
Distance 515 miles (830 km) |
Average train duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 46m |
First train 7:26 AM |
Last train 3:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit trains will get you between Barcelona Sants and Paris Gare de Lyon from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Gare de Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
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