How to travel from Barcelona to Paris

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Travel Information from Barcelona to Paris

distanceDistance515 miles (830 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$32 - $65
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $32 (€29) • 12 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $39 (€35) • 1 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or SNCF | TGV INOUI

Travel 515 miles (830 km) by train, bus or flight from Barcelona to Paris. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Barcelona to Paris.

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from Barcelona to Paris

How to get from Barcelona to Paris by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Paris is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transavia France
09:30AM2h00
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
11:30AMParis Orly Airport (ORY)
$821One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
08:00PM14h24
Barcelona
10:24AMParis
$311One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Vueling Airlines
07:20PM1h50
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
09:10PMParis Orly Airport (ORY)
$1421One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TGV INOUI
04:25PM7h07
Barcelona Sants
11:32PMParis Gare de Lyon
$971One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV INOUI
09:28AM6h44
Barcelona Sants
04:12PMParis Gare de Lyon
$1461One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVE INT
08:19AM10h59
Barcelona Sants
07:18PMParis Gare de Lyon
$1521One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00PM13h24
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:24AMParis
$311One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
08:00PM14h45
Barcelona
10:45AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$311One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
09:00PM13h45
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:45AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$311One-way
0 transfers
Ryanair
02:00PM2h00
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
04:00PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport (BVA)
$711One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
06:05PM2h10
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:15PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$891One-way
0 transfers
Vueling Airlines
12:25PM2h00
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
02:25PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$1051One-way
0 transfers

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How to travel from Barcelona to Paris?

Whether traveling for business or leisure, the journey from Barcelona to Paris is popular among many travelers. This is because travelers will enjoy breath-taking views of the Spanish and French countryside, regardless of the means of transport. They are plenty of buses, trains, and airline companies traveling regularly from Barcelona to Paris every day of the week. The journey covers a distance of 515 miles (830 km), with the main departure points being Barcelona Nord Bus station, Barcelona Sants train station, or Barcelona-El Prat airport. While the key arrival points are Paris' Charles de Gaulle, Orly airport, Gare de Lyon train station, or Paris Gallieni bus station.

What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Paris?

The most affordable way to get from Barcelona to Paris is by bus, which takes 13 hours and 50 minutes. To save more on the fare, book tickets as early as possible. Most bus companies on this route release tickets six months in advance.

What is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Paris?

Compared to all the other available modes of transport, traveling by plane is the fastest way to reach Paris from Barcelona, The flight will take four hours and 50 minutes. The second fastest way is by train, which takes six hours and 15 minutes. The bus is the slowest. This means taking a flight is an hour and a half faster than taking the train and approximately 10 hours faster than taking the bus.

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Travel from Barcelona to Paris by train

The cooperation of Renfe and SNCF operates all trains traveling from Barcelona to Paris. There is an average of three trains a day between Barcelona and Paris, leaving approximately every 2 hours. All Barcelona to Paris trains are direct and take around six and a half hours to arrive in Paris. The first train leaves Barcelona at 9:00 a.m. while the last departs at 1:00 p.m. There are also overnight trains, which involve a change or two. All trains serving this route depart from Barcelona Sants train station and arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon. From Paris Gare de Lyon, travelers can take the metro or bus to get around Paris city quickly.

Travel from Barcelona to Paris by Bus

Several bus companies operate frequent services between Paris and Barcelona, including FlixBus, Linebus, Eurolines, and Ouibus. Between Barcelona and Paris, there are 17 bus departures, including the night buses. The earliest departure from Barcelona is at around 6:00 a.m., and the latest departure is at 11:00 p.m.  Buses depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey by bus normally takes around 13 hours and 50 minutes. However, the journey time may vary depending on traffic conditions along the route. The departure station for this journey is Barcelona Nord Bus terminal, which is located about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from the town center, while the arrival station is Paris Gallieni bus station.

Travel from Barcelona to Paris by plane

More than 50 flights travel from Barcelona to Paris every day, with the first flight departing at 4:00 a.m. There is one direct flight between Barcelona and Paris per day, with the fastest journey taking just two hours. Airlines offering direct flights from Barcelona to Paris include Air France, Air Europa, Ryanair, Vueling, and Iberia. EasyJet is the most popular airline on this route. Connecting flights are offered by a number of airlines, including Lufthansa, Samurai airlines, and Transavia France with layovers in one of their respective main cities. Flights traveling from Barcelona to Paris depart from Barcelona's El Prat airport and arrive at either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport. The fastest way to reach Paris city once at Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport use the RER B regional line from all terminals. Travelers can also connect with intercity trains to other locations in Paris.

How to get from Barcelona to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Paris, 60,36% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Paris, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Barcelona to Paris

You can travel by travel between Barcelona and Paris with Lufthansa Cityline, Alba Star and Air Europa. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

    Alsa from Barcelona to Paris travel information:

    • Average Duration: 13 h 45 min
    • Alsa frequency: 1 a day

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