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 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

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 1/20/22. 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 between Paris and 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:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

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 1/19/22. 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.

There are 3 ways to get from Paris to Barcelona: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $19 (€15) compared to other travel options to Barcelona:

Taking a flight is usually $23 (€19) less than taking a bus to Barcelona, which costs on average $41 (€34) for the same trip.

Taking a flight is about $12 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $30 (€25) for this journey.

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

There are alternative travel options to Barcelona that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 13 h 55 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 6 h 40 min   on average.

Barcelona is approximately 515 miles (830 km) away from Paris.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Barcelona is:

• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Barcelona from Paris 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:

• Most travelers take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
• Most travelers board 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:

• Alsa can take you to Barcelona by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Paris to Barcelona for $41 (€34).
• Ryanair can get you to Barcelona by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Paris to Barcelona for $19 (€15) on Omio.
• SNCFRenfe can take you to Barcelona by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCFRenfe from Paris to Barcelona for $30 (€25).

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

• You can travel directly by train with SNCFRenfe with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Paris and Barcelona.

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

• A bus ticket costs $41 (€34) one way on average for this journey.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $19 (€15) one way for this journey.
• A train ticket for this journey costs on average $30 (€25) 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.