The distance between Paris and Barcelona is around 857km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Paris to Barcelona by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Barcelona (BCN).
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Take the train to Barcelona-Sants.
Take the bus to Barcelona.
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There are several options for getting from Paris to Barcelona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Paris and Barcelona is around 857km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 831km (517 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Paris and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Barcelona. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 30m.
Renfe SNCF run train services between Paris and Barcelona. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paris and Barcelona. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 12h 15m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Paris and Barcelona. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and Barcelona. The distance is around 1,034km (642 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 35m | €110($110) | every 15 mins | 857km (533 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | €110($110) | twice daily | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 15m | €55($55) | 4 times a day | 1,029km (640 miles) |
Bus via Orléans | 14h 20m | €40($40) | twice daily | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | €190($190) | on demand | 1,034km (642 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.