The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$218
Fastest journey
9 h 53 m
Average duration
11 h 42 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
834 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants will cost around $218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
It's difficult to get from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants without transferring at least once.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6659+
097427:30 AM11h53Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$1991One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+
097429:30 AM9h53Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$2111One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645+
097428:46 AM10h37Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$2111One-way1 transfer
3751+
09730+
87625110:13 PM14h23Paris Gare d'Austerlitz12:36 PMBarcelona Sants$2491One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+
097429:30 AM9h53Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$2111One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645+
097428:46 AM10h37Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$2111One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6659+
097427:30 AM11h53Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$1991One-way1 transfer
3751+
09730+
87625110:13 PM14h23Paris Gare d'Austerlitz12:36 PMBarcelona Sants$2491One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 518 miles (834 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $182 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants:
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants costing on average $179 (€147).
A bus is $113 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants costing on average $182 (€150).
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 59m.
The journey is about 1h 33m faster (8h 14m by train vs 9h 47m by car) and roughly $107 (€88) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($179 (€147) vs $286 (€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
Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9715 | 2:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h50 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
3751+ 876251+ 09730 | On time 10:13 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 14h23 | 12:36 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6659+ 09742 | 7:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h53 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645+ 09742 | 8:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h37 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+ 09742 | 9:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h53 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants
Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€69) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:05, the last at 13:42. The fastest train covers the 518 miles (834 km) distance in 6h 48m.
Distance 518 miles (834 km) |
Average train duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€69) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 48m |
First train 12:05 PM |
Last train 1:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants trainsAVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and Barcelona Sants from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
AVE
SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCF | Intercités de nuit
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Barcelona Sants
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