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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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$335 Average price | $211 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 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 CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Barcelona
How to get from Paris to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8313310:10 PM14h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8313310:10 PM14h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TO47563:45 PM1h40Paris Orly Airport5:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$831One-way0 transfers
Other options
97152:42 PM6h50Paris Gare de Lyon9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$981One-way0 transfers- 97137:42 AM6h50Paris Gare de Lyon2:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1231One-way0 transfers
- 97116:42 AM6h54Paris Gare de Lyon1:36 PMBarcelona Sants$1231One-way0 transfers
- 31338:30 PM15h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$621One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM13h05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$631One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:30 PM13h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:00 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$631One-way0 transfers
- TO48009:05 PM1h40Paris Orly Airport10:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$831One-way0 transfers
- TO475210:15 AM1h40Paris Orly Airport11:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$961One-way0 transfers
- TO47507:10 AM1h40Paris Orly Airport8:50 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1071One-way0 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 |
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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 |
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Barcelona?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Barcelona
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
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
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.
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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).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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