How to travel from Paris to Barcelona

Travel between Paris, France and Barcelona, Spain is: Partially open.

Can travelers from France enter Spain?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Barcelona from Paris?

Conditions of entry into Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health screen upon arrival

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Barcelona, Spain?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 6/18/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Paris to Barcelona.

The restriction level for your return to Paris, France from Spain is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Paris from Barcelona restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Paris from Barcelona?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 7 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Paris, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 6/17/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Paris from Barcelona closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel between Paris and Barcelona 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

You should expect to travel around 515 miles (830 km) between Paris and Barcelona.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Barcelona:

• Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Paris to Barcelona depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport.
• Most travelers catch their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Parking Saemes Bercy Autocars) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Most travelers catch their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Barcelona Sants.

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:

• Ryanair can get you to Barcelona by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Paris to Barcelona for $23 (€17) on Omio.
• Flixbus can get you to Barcelona by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Paris to Barcelona for $39 (€30) on Omio.
• Travel with Renfe-SNCF to go to Barcelona by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe-SNCF Paris to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $157 (€122).

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Barcelona with the following travel companies:

• You can find a direct flight to Barcelona with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France or Air France.
• You can find a direct bus to Barcelona with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
• You can find a direct train to Barcelona with Renfe-SNCF.

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 journey.

Before traveling from Paris to Barcelona, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket is costing on average $23 (€17) one way for this route.
• A bus ticket costs $39 (€30) one way on average for this journey.
• A train ticket for this route costs on average $157 (€122) one way.

But we recommend booking Paris to Barcelona tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $23 (€17) compared to other travel options to Barcelona:

A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $39 (€30).

Taking a flight is about $135 (€105) less than taking a train, which costs on average $157 (€122) for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.

Other travel options to Barcelona can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 14 h.

In comparison, getting to Barcelona by train can take on average 6 h 39 min.