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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 $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 57m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 515 miles (830 km)
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$369 Average price | $175 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest |
7h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
- 53925 · 9361511:55 PM17h30Paris, Porte Maillot5:25 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$731One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 53925 · 9361511:55 PM17h30Paris, Porte Maillot5:25 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$731One-way1 transfer
Fastest
TO47543:10 PM1h40Paris Orly Airport4:50 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3621One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645+097428:46 AM10h37Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$1731One-way1 transfer- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6659+097427:30 AM11h53Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$1731One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+097429:27 AM9h56Paris Gare de Lyon7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$1851One-way1 transfer
- 31338:30 PM15h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1011One-way0 transfers
Normal11:20 PM13h40Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1011One-way0 transfers
Normal11:20 PM13h40Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1011One-way0 transfers
BA315 · BA4788:10 AM6h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3251One-way1 transfer- BA303 · BA48211:50 AM5h45Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport5:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3251One-way1 transfer
- BA309 · BA4865:45 PM4h45Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:30 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3251One-way1 transfer
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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 |
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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 $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $61 (€49).
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Barcelona costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
- Around 96 flights per day.
- Around 25 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, SNCF to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, easyJet, Malta Air, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Air Europa, Lufthansa, KLM, Iberia, Luxair, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, Amelia International, Iberia Express, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Austrian Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 30 direct flights per day with Vueling, Transavia France, Air France, easyJet, Malta Air, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Iberia, Amelia International.
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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