How to travel from Paris to Barcelona, Spain

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.

5 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,034km (642 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Barcelona

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Paris to Barcelona

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Barcelona

Transport options from Paris to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 35m
€110($110)
every 15 mins857km (533 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€110($110)
twice daily1,073km (667 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 15m
€55($55)
4 times a day1,029km (640 miles)
Bus via Orléans14h 20m
€40($40)
twice daily1,094km (680 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€190($190)
on demand1,034km (642 miles)

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Airports near Barcelona

The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Barcelona
GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Barcelona
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Barcelona