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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 515 miles (830 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$335

Average price

$211

Average price

$75

Average price

Cheapest

$292

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 8m

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3h 0m

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7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

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30m

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8h 42m

Average total duration

8h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.5 - 5.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 2.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $75 (€60).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Barcelona:

A bus is $137 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $211 (€170).

A bus is $261 (€209) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $335 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 5m.

Bus takes on average 8h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Barcelona among Omio's users.

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from Paris to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus83133
    10:10 PM14h20
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus83133
    10:10 PM14h20
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transavia FranceTO4756
    3:45 PM1h40
    Paris Orly Airport
    5:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9715
    2:42 PM6h50
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    9:32 PMBarcelona Sants
    $981One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9713
    7:42 AM6h50
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    2:32 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9711
    6:42 AM6h54
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    1:36 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3133
    8:30 PM15h00
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    11:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM13h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    11:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM13h30
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:00 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4800
    9:05 PM1h40
    Paris Orly Airport
    10:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4752
    10:15 AM1h40
    Paris Orly Airport
    11:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4750
    7:10 AM1h40
    Paris Orly Airport
    8:50 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1071One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel 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

Paris to Barcelona Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€48

13:55 h

2 Months Ahead

trains

€133

6:27 h

1 Month Ahead

flight

€82

1:35 h

2 Months Ahead



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

Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona


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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.


Fastest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona


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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.


Most popular way to travel from Paris to Barcelona


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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.


How to get from Paris to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Paris to Barcelona, 59,62% 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 Paris to Barcelona, 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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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $75 (€60).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Barcelona:

A bus is $137 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $211 (€170).

A bus is $261 (€209) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $335 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 5m.

Bus takes on average 8h 12m.

The distance from Paris to Barcelona is approximately 515 miles (830 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Barcelona is:
  • Around 93 flights per day.
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Malta Air, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Europa, KLM, Iberia, British Airways, Luxair, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, Amelia International, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia Express, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Austrian Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Barcelona by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 17 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
  • 29 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Malta Air, easyJet, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Iberia, Amelia International.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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