How to get from Paris to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 515 miles (830 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $28 - $151 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Ryanair or SNCF | TGV INOUI |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 515 miles (830 km) from Paris to Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $28 (€25). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Ryanair or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Paris to Barcelona.
The journey from Paris to Barcelona is popular with both business and leisure travelers. Frequent journeys between Paris and Barcelona are available by plane, train or bus every day of the week. Key departure points in Paris include Gallieni bus station, Gare de Lyon train station, and Paris' Charles de Gaulle and Orly International airports.
Trains from Paris to Barcelona | Buses from Paris to Barcelona | Flights from Paris to Barcelona
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€48 |
13:55 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€133 |
6:27 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€82 |
1:35 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona. Buses traveling from Paris to Barcelona depart from either Paris' Quai de Bercy, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Porte Maillot bus station and take at least 13:55 h to arrive at Barcelona's Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Approximately 15 buses travel from Paris to Barcelona every day, with the first departing at 2:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Barcelona include Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona. Flights traveling from Paris to Barcelona depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Barcelona's El-Prat airport after 1:35 h of flight time. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona when traveling to and from Paris and Barcelona's airports is factored into the total travel time. Over 40 direct flights travel from Paris to Barcelona every day, with the first departing at 4:35 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Paris to Barcelona include Air France, British Airways, EasyJet, Iberia, Vueling, and Air Europa.
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Barcelona. Taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than traveling from Paris to Barcelona by train while also being €50 cheaper on average. Taking a flight is also 8 and a half hours faster than traveling from Paris to Barcelona by bus. Flights depart multiple times every hour from both Paris' Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports and arrive at Barcelona's El-Prat airport.
Barcelona is a vibrant international city that draws more than 7.5 million international visitors per year. Some of Barcelona's main attractions include the unfinished church of the Sagrada Família, the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house, and FC Barcelona sports club. Additionally, Barcelona hosts two major pop music festivals every year- the Sónar Festival and the Primavera Sound Festival.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $44 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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.
Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel between Paris and Barcelona including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.
There are 3 travel options from Paris to Barcelona: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is a flight with an average price of $28 (€25).
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Barcelona:
Taking a flight costs $15 (€13) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $44 (€38).
A flight is $122 (€106) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $151 (€131).
The quickest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 14 h of travel time.
Train takes on average 6 h 46 min.
The Paris to Barcelona distance is around 515 miles (830 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Paris and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Barcelona:
The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Barcelona:
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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