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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 an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $480.
Distance: 515 miles (830 km)
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$480 Average price | $96 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Paris to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Barcelona:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $96 (€81).
A bus is $411 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $480 (€407).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 26m.
You'll arrive about 6h 7m sooner (4h 9m by flight vs 10h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $480 (€407) compared to roughly $280 (€237) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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.
Normal11:20 PM 13h40 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:20 PM 13h40 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
TO47586:25 PM 1h40 Paris Orly Airport 8:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $151 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
97152:42 PM 6h50 Paris Gare de Lyon 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants $117 1 One-way 0 transfers
6647+097429:30 AM 9h53 Paris Gare de Lyon 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants $152 1 One-way 1 transfer- 6645+09742
8:46 AM 10h37 Paris Gare de Lyon 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants $152 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal11:20 PM 13h40 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $35 1 One-way 0 transfers- Normal
11:20 PM 13h55 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) 1:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
11:20 PM 13h55 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) 1:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:55 AM 1h40 Paris Orly Airport 1:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $151 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY8021
5:20 PM 1h40 Paris Orly Airport 7:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $154 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY8061
9:50 AM 1h55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 11:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $165 1 One-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 |
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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 |
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 $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $96 (€81).
A bus is $411 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $480 (€407).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 26m.
- Around 97 flights per day.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, KLM, Air Europa, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Iberia, Air France, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Transavia France, Luxair, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, ITA, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Serbia, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, asl airlines, Amelia, Air Algerie, Avion Express Malta to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 31 direct flights per day with Vueling, Air France, Transavia France, Ryanair, Malta Air, asl airlines, Amelia.
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